Side-by-side comparison
American Express vs Citigroup
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 18.2x for American Express vs 17.8x for Citigroup; P/S is 4.9x for American Express vs 2.6x for Citigroup; revenue growth is 8.9% for American Express vs 5.6% for Citigroup; net margin is 27.9% for American Express vs 16.8% for Citigroup.
What stands out
- Citigroup's shares did better over the past year: +21.3% vs -13.4% for American Express.
Key metrics
| Metric | AXP | C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $322.85 | $124.77 |
| Market cap | $216.49B | $218.26B |
| P/E | 18.2x (#2) | 17.8x (#1) |
| P/S | 4.9x (#2) | 2.6x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 8.9% (#1) | 5.6% (#2) |
| Operating margin | — | — |
| Net margin | 27.9% (#1) | 16.8% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 1.64 (#2) | 1.49 (#1) |
| 1-year return | -13.4% (#2) | +21.3% (#1) |
| Research score | 66/100 (#1) | 57/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- American Express Company (AXP) — Credit Services
- Citigroup Inc. (C) — Banks—Diversified