TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
American Express vs The Progressive
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 18.2x for American Express vs 11.7x for The Progressive; P/S is 4.9x for American Express vs 1.5x for The Progressive; revenue growth is 8.9% for American Express vs 7.7% for The Progressive; net margin is 27.9% for American Express vs 12.7% for The Progressive.
What stands out
- The Progressive is cheaper on earnings: 11.7x P/E vs 18.2x for American Express.
- The Progressive's shares did better over the past year: +4.7% vs -13.4% for American Express.
Key metrics
| Metric | AXP | PGR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $322.85 | $232.20 |
| Market cap | $216.49B | $134.53B |
| P/E | 18.2x (#2) | 11.7x (#1) |
| P/S | 4.9x (#2) | 1.5x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 8.9% (#1) | 7.7% (#2) |
| Operating margin | — | — |
| Net margin | 27.9% (#1) | 12.7% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 1.64 (#1) | — |
| 1-year return | -13.4% (#2) | +4.7% (#1) |
| Research score | 66/100 (#2) | 73/100 (#1) |
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
- The Progressive Corporation (PGR) — Insurance—Property & Casualty