V vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Visa Inc. vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | V | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $425.76 | $320.60 |
| Market cap | $794.38B | $214.98B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 18.1 |
| ROE | 63.51% | 35.93% |
| Profit margin | 51.20% | 16.82% |
| Revenue growth | 13.20% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.73% | 1.19% |
| Beta | 0.79 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
V vs AXP in plain English
- V is the bigger company — about 3.7× the market cap of AXP.
- AXP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.1 vs 34.6).
- V earns a higher return on equity (64% vs 36%).
- V is growing revenue faster (13% vs 11%).
- AXP has the higher dividend yield (1.19% vs 0.73%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
V return calculator
See what $1,000 in Visa Inc. would be worth today.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.