AXP vs. BLK: American Express vs. BlackRock Stock Comparison
This page compares American Express (AXP) with BlackRock (BLK) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 10.36% | 6.62% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 26.51% | 25.94% |
| Beta | 1.05 | 1.42 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 3.16M | 734.83K |
Company Profile
American Express (AXP) and BlackRock (BLK) both fall under the Financial Services industry group, but AXP is classified in Consumer Finance while BLK is classified in Capital Markets.
| Profile Item | AXP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| Name | American Express Company | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Financials | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Financial Services | Financial Services |
| GICS Industry | Consumer Finance | Capital Markets |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Consumer Finance | Asset Management & Custody Banks |
| Market Capitalization | 222.06 billion USD | 168.06 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1972 | October 1, 1999 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
American Express (AXP) at 20.33 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while BlackRock (BLK) at 25.98 sits in the richer quartile — BLK needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.
AXP
Financial Services industry group
20.33
- Max
- 47.33
- Q3
- 25.83
- AXP
- 20.33
- Median
- 14.56
- Q1
- 9.03
- Min
- 0.60
BLK
Financial Services industry group
25.98
- Max
- 47.33
- BLK
- 25.98
- Q3
- 25.83
- Median
- 14.56
- Q1
- 9.03
- Min
- 0.60
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
American Express (AXP) at 3.23 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while BlackRock (BLK) at 6.56 sits in the pricier quartile — BLK costs more per dollar of sales.
AXP
Financial Services industry group
3.23
- Max
- 9.45
- Q3
- 4.84
- AXP
- 3.23
- Median
- 2.86
- Q1
- 1.48
- Min
- -1.12
BLK
Financial Services industry group
6.56
- Max
- 9.45
- BLK
- 6.56
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.86
- Q1
- 1.48
- Min
- -1.12
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
BlackRock (BLK) at 2.83 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while American Express (AXP) at 6.53 carries an above-peer premium to book — AXP is pricier on assets.
AXP
Financial Services industry group
6.53
- Max
- 7.24
- AXP
- 6.53
- Q3
- 3.50
- Median
- 1.63
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.00
BLK
Financial Services industry group
2.83
- Max
- 7.24
- Q3
- 3.50
- BLK
- 2.83
- Median
- 1.63
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.00
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 20.33 | 25.98 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.23 | 6.56 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 6.53 | 2.83 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -- | -- |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
American Express (AXP) at 34.42% sits in the top ROE quartile, while BlackRock (BLK) at 11.90% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for AXP.
AXP
Financial Services industry group
34.42%
- Max
- 42.17%
- AXP
- 34.42%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- Median
- 12.18%
- Q1
- 5.01%
- Min
- -18.74%
BLK
Financial Services industry group
11.90%
- Max
- 42.17%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- Median
- 12.18%
- BLK
- 11.90%
- Q1
- 5.01%
- Min
- -18.74%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both American Express (AXP) at 16.31% and BlackRock (BLK) at 24.40% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.
AXP
Financial Services industry group
16.31%
- Max
- 66.55%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- Median
- 16.58%
- AXP
- 16.31%
- Q1
- 4.49%
- Min
- -26.88%
BLK
Financial Services industry group
24.40%
- Max
- 66.55%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- BLK
- 24.40%
- Median
- 16.58%
- Q1
- 4.49%
- Min
- -26.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both American Express (AXP) at 21.25% and BlackRock (BLK) at 35.64% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.
AXP
Financial Services industry group
21.25%
- Max
- 95.95%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- Median
- 27.45%
- AXP
- 21.25%
- Q1
- 12.28%
- Min
- -36.26%
BLK
Financial Services industry group
35.64%
- Max
- 95.95%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- BLK
- 35.64%
- Median
- 27.45%
- Q1
- 12.28%
- Min
- -36.26%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 34.42% | 11.90% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.80% | 3.62% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 16.31% | 24.40% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.25% | 35.64% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 9.52% | 18.67% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 10.97% | 10.65% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 9.78% | -15.95% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 16.01% | 1.30% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio doesn’t apply on either side: American Express (AXP) in Financial Services and BlackRock (BLK) in Financial Services both report balance sheets without a current/non-current split, so their short-term liquidity is better judged through regulatory and funding measures.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for both: American Express (AXP) in Financial Services and BlackRock (BLK) in Financial Services run businesses where balance-sheet leverage is part of the model, so capital-adequacy and funding measures are the better gauges of balance-sheet risk.
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both American Express (AXP) at 1.17% and BlackRock (BLK) at 2.22% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.
AXP
Financial Services industry group
1.17%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- Median
- 1.93%
- AXP
- 1.17%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
BLK
Financial Services industry group
2.22%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- BLK
- 2.22%
- Median
- 1.93%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both American Express (AXP) at 21.29% and BlackRock (BLK) at 53.76% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.
AXP
Financial Services industry group
21.29%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- Median
- 25.56%
- AXP
- 21.29%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
BLK
Financial Services industry group
53.76%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- BLK
- 53.76%
- Median
- 25.56%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.17% | 2.22% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 21.29% | 53.76% |