Side-by-side comparison
American Express vs U.S. Bancorp
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 18.2x for American Express vs 11.8x for U.S. Bancorp; P/S is 4.9x for American Express vs 3.1x for U.S. Bancorp; revenue growth is 8.9% for American Express vs 7.2% for U.S. Bancorp; net margin is 27.9% for American Express vs 27.6% for U.S. Bancorp.
What stands out
- U.S. Bancorp is cheaper on earnings: 11.8x P/E vs 18.2x for American Express.
- U.S. Bancorp's shares did better over the past year: +26.9% vs -13.4% for American Express.
Key metrics
| Metric | AXP | USB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $322.85 | $60.77 |
| Market cap | $216.49B | $94.69B |
| P/E | 18.2x (#2) | 11.8x (#1) |
| P/S | 4.9x (#2) | 3.1x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 8.9% (#1) | 7.2% (#2) |
| Operating margin | — | — |
| Net margin | 27.9% (#1) | 27.6% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 1.64 (#1) | — |
| 1-year return | -13.4% (#2) | +26.9% (#1) |
| Research score | 66/100 (#2) | 72/100 (#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
- U.S. Bancorp (USB) — Banks—Regional