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 | $336.23 | $340.36 |
| Market cap | $639.42B | $232.24B |
| P/E ratio | 29.3 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 60.35% | 34.42% |
| Profit margin | 51.68% | 16.30% |
| Revenue growth | 17.10% | 11.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 1.12% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 1.06 |
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 2.8× the market cap of AXP.
- AXP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.2 vs 29.3).
- V earns a higher return on equity (60% vs 34%).
- V is growing revenue faster (17% vs 12%).
- AXP has the higher dividend yield (1.12% vs 0.80%).
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.