AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AEC1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:AEC1 • US0258161092
Current stock price
273.4 EUR
+3.9 (+1.45%)
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This AEC1.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AEC1.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AEC1 was profitable.
- AEC1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- AEC1 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years AEC1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- AEC1's Return On Assets of 3.59% is amongst the best of the industry. AEC1 outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- AEC1's Return On Equity of 32.61% is amongst the best of the industry. AEC1 outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- AEC1 has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.79%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- AEC1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.69%. This is below the industry average of 5.99%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.69%) for AEC1 is below the current ROIC(3.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.59% | ||
| ROE | 32.61% | ||
| ROIC | 3.79% |
ROA(3y)3.47%
ROA(5y)3.57%
ROE(3y)31.47%
ROE(5y)32.01%
ROIC(3y)3.69%
ROIC(5y)3.82%
1.3 Margins
- AEC1 has a Profit Margin of 13.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: AEC1 outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AEC1 has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.87%, AEC1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AEC1 has grown nicely.
- AEC1's Gross Margin of 61.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AEC1 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AEC1 has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.94% | ||
| GM | 61.03% |
OM growth 3Y-0.8%
OM growth 5Y8.91%
PM growth 3Y0.43%
PM growth 5Y10.94%
GM growth 3Y-2.33%
GM growth 5Y-3.21%
2. AEC1.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- AEC1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AEC1 has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, AEC1 has less shares outstanding
- AEC1 has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.54, we must say that AEC1 is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AEC1 has a better Altman-Z score (0.54) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- AEC1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AEC1 would need 15.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- AEC1 has a Debt to FCF ratio (15.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AEC1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of AEC1 (6.42) is worse than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.31 indicates that AEC1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- AEC1 has a Current ratio of 0.31. This is in the lower half of the industry: AEC1 underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- AEC1 has a Quick Ratio of 0.31. This is a bad value and indicates that AEC1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- AEC1 has a worse Quick ratio (0.31) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 |
3. AEC1.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.35% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.56% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 9.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
- AEC1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.35%
EPS 3Y16.08%
EPS 5Y32.56%
EPS Q2Q%17.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.38%
Revenue growth 3Y12.6%
Revenue growth 5Y15.96%
Sales Q2Q%11.43%
3.2 Future
- AEC1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.49% yearly.
- AEC1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.31%
EPS Next 2Y14.87%
EPS Next 3Y14.46%
EPS Next 5Y11.49%
Revenue Next Year10.13%
Revenue Next 2Y9.46%
Revenue Next 3Y8.86%
Revenue Next 5Y8.1%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. AEC1.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- AEC1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.96.
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AEC1, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- AEC1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.76, which indicates a correct valuation of AEC1.
- 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AEC1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- AEC1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AEC1 is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AEC1 is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AEC1's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- AEC1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- AEC1's earnings are expected to grow with 14.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y14.87%
EPS Next 3Y14.46%
5. AEC1.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%, AEC1 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.49, AEC1 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- AEC1's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AEC1 grows each year by 12.38%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.38%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AEC1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- AEC1's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.15%
EPS Next 2Y14.87%
EPS Next 3Y14.46%
AEC1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:AEC1 (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
273.4
+3.9 (+1.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Industry Strength54.66
Industry Growth96.89
Earnings (Last)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-24 2026-07-24/bmo
Inst Owners64.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap187.49B
Revenue(TTM)79.54B
Net Income(TTM)11.09B
Analysts70.86
Price Target309.97 (13.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
Yearly Dividend2.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.38%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.23%
Max EPS beat(2)5.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.23%
Max EPS beat(4)5.48%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.2%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.04%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.09%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.58%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.03%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.61%
PT rev (1m)-5.19%
PT rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.76 | ||
| P/S | 2.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.56 | ||
| P/B | 6.45 | ||
| P/tB | 6.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.03 |
EPS(TTM)13.7
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)17.35
Fwd EY6.35%
FCF(TTM)17.85
FCFY6.53%
OCF(TTM)21.77
OCFY7.96%
SpS99.12
BVpS42.36
TBVpS42.36
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)0.61
Graham Number114.271 (-58.2%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.59% | ||
| ROE | 32.61% | ||
| ROCE | 10.56% | ||
| ROIC | 3.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.17% | ||
| OM | 17.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.94% | ||
| GM | 61.03% | ||
| FCFM | 18.01% |
ROA(3y)3.47%
ROA(5y)3.57%
ROE(3y)31.47%
ROE(5y)32.01%
ROIC(3y)3.69%
ROIC(5y)3.82%
ROICexc(3y)4.44%
ROICexc(5y)4.52%
ROICexgc(3y)4.74%
ROICexgc(5y)4.87%
ROCE(3y)10.28%
ROCE(5y)10.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.17%
OM growth 3Y-0.8%
OM growth 5Y8.91%
PM growth 3Y0.43%
PM growth 5Y10.94%
GM growth 3Y-2.33%
GM growth 5Y-3.21%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 13.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 173.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.54 |
F-Score4
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)115.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.04%
Profit Quality(3y)158.99%
Profit Quality(5y)180.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.35%
EPS 3Y16.08%
EPS 5Y32.56%
EPS Q2Q%17.58%
EPS Next Y15.31%
EPS Next 2Y14.87%
EPS Next 3Y14.46%
EPS Next 5Y11.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.38%
Revenue growth 3Y12.6%
Revenue growth 5Y15.96%
Sales Q2Q%11.43%
Revenue Next Year10.13%
Revenue Next 2Y9.46%
Revenue Next 3Y8.86%
Revenue Next 5Y8.1%
EBIT growth 1Y13.1%
EBIT growth 3Y11.71%
EBIT growth 5Y26.29%
EBIT Next Year-4.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-37.42%
FCF growth 3Y-5.93%
FCF growth 5Y31.22%
OCF growth 1Y-28.67%
OCF growth 3Y-4.38%
OCF growth 5Y26.94%
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO / AEC1.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AEC1 stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AEC1.DE.
What is the valuation status of AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AEC1.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AEC1.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of AEC1 stock?
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AEC1.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AEC1 stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AEC1.DE) is 19.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.45.
What is the expected EPS growth for AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AEC1.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AEC1.DE) is expected to grow by 15.31% in the next year.