AXP vs. SPGI: American Express vs. S&P Global Stock Comparison
This page compares American Express (AXP) with S&P Global (SPGI) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 10.36% | -16.50% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 26.51% | 27.64% |
| Beta | 1.05 | 1.07 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 3.16M | 1.98M |
Company Profile
American Express (AXP) and S&P Global (SPGI) both fall under the Financial Services industry group, but AXP is classified in Consumer Finance while SPGI is classified in Capital Markets.
| Profile Item | AXP | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| Name | American Express Company | S&P Global 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 | Financial Exchanges & Data |
| Market Capitalization | 222.06 billion USD | 124.00 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1972 | February 21, 1973 |
| 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 S&P Global (SPGI) at 26.53 sits in the richer quartile — SPGI 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
SPGI
Financial Services industry group
26.53
- Max
- 47.33
- SPGI
- 26.53
- 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 S&P Global (SPGI) at 7.88 sits in the pricier quartile — SPGI 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
SPGI
Financial Services industry group
7.88
- Max
- 9.45
- SPGI
- 7.88
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.86
- Q1
- 1.48
- Min
- -1.12
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both American Express (AXP) at 6.53 and S&P Global (SPGI) at 3.98 carry a premium to book value versus peers, sitting in the upper P/B ratio quartile of their industries.
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
SPGI
Financial Services industry group
3.98
- Max
- 7.24
- SPGI
- 3.98
- Q3
- 3.50
- Median
- 1.63
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.00
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 20.33 | 26.53 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.23 | 7.88 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 6.53 | 3.98 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -- | -- |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
American Express (AXP) at 34.42% sits in the top ROE quartile, while S&P Global (SPGI) at 13.94% 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%
SPGI
Financial Services industry group
13.94%
- Max
- 42.17%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- SPGI
- 13.94%
- Median
- 12.18%
- Q1
- 5.01%
- Min
- -18.74%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both American Express (AXP) at 16.31% and S&P Global (SPGI) at 30.36% 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%
SPGI
Financial Services industry group
30.36%
- Max
- 66.55%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- SPGI
- 30.36%
- Median
- 16.58%
- Q1
- 4.49%
- Min
- -26.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both American Express (AXP) at 21.25% and S&P Global (SPGI) at 44.28% 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%
SPGI
Financial Services industry group
44.28%
- Max
- 95.95%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- SPGI
- 44.28%
- Median
- 27.45%
- Q1
- 12.28%
- Min
- -36.26%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 34.42% | 13.94% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.80% | 6.92% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 16.31% | 30.36% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.25% | 44.28% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 9.52% | 7.94% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 10.97% | 11.11% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 9.78% | 18.70% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 16.01% | 12.85% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio doesn’t apply on either side: American Express (AXP) in Financial Services and S&P Global (SPGI) 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 S&P Global (SPGI) 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 | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both American Express (AXP) at 1.17% and S&P Global (SPGI) at 0.93% 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%
SPGI
Financial Services industry group
0.93%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- Median
- 1.93%
- SPGI
- 0.93%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both American Express (AXP) at 21.29% and S&P Global (SPGI) at 24.35% 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%
SPGI
Financial Services industry group
24.35%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- Median
- 25.56%
- SPGI
- 24.35%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | AXP | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.17% | 0.93% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 21.29% | 24.35% |