TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
American Express vs Wells Fargo &
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 18.2x for American Express vs 12.1x for Wells Fargo &; P/S is 4.9x for American Express vs 3.0x for Wells Fargo &; revenue growth is 8.9% for American Express vs 5.4% for Wells Fargo &; net margin is 27.9% for American Express vs 26.3% for Wells Fargo &.
What stands out
- Wells Fargo & is cheaper on earnings: 12.1x P/E vs 18.2x for American Express.
- Wells Fargo & carries less debt relative to equity: 1.04 vs 1.64 for American Express.
Key metrics
| Metric | AXP | WFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $322.85 | $85.82 |
| Market cap | $216.49B | $257.6B |
| P/E | 18.2x (#2) | 12.1x (#1) |
| P/S | 4.9x (#2) | 3.0x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 8.9% (#1) | 5.4% (#2) |
| Operating margin | — | — |
| Net margin | 27.9% (#1) | 26.3% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 1.64 (#2) | 1.04 (#1) |
| 1-year return | -13.4% (#2) | -0.5% (#1) |
| Research score | 66/100 (#2) | 68/100 (#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
- Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) — Banks—Diversified