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American Express Company (AXP) Debt to Assets Ratio: 0.19%

The debt to assets ratio for American Express Company (AXP) is 0.19% as of Thursday, June 11, 2026.

AXP Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO

0.19%

AXP Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
American Express Company (AXP)$212.33B0.19%
Citigroup Inc. (C)$230.27B0.27%
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)$248.89B0.20%
BlackRock, Inc. (BLK)$156.08B0.09%
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)$155.20B0.06%
Chubb Limited (CB)$128.22B0.06%
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)$298.19B0.34%
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)$122.45B0.23%
The Progressive Corporation (PGR)$119.38B0.06%
CME Group Inc. (CME)$96.38B0.02%

Leverage Ratios Comparison

Debt/Assets

0.2%

Debt/Equity

1.73

Current Ratio

0.28

Interest Coverage

1.7x

Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100

Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:

  • Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
  • Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
  • Both measure leverage but from different perspectives

Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.

American Express Company Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

American Express Company Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to assets ratio for American Express Company (AXP)?
The debt to assets ratio for AXP stock is 0.19%.

About American Express Company

Operating globally, American Express Company and its affiliated entities deliver a comprehensive suite of charge and credit payment card solutions, alongside a variety of travel-related offerings. Its business structure is organized into three primary divisions: the Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Among its core offerings are diverse payment and financing instruments, robust network infrastructure services, tools for managing accounts payable expenses, and comprehensive travel and lifestyle support. Furthermore, it facilitates merchant services such as acquisition, transaction processing, settlement, and point-of-sale marketing, providing vital information and assistance to businesses. The company also specializes in fraud mitigation and developing and managing customer loyalty initiatives. These products and services are made available to a broad clientele, encompassing individual consumers, small and mid-sized enterprises, and large corporate entities. Distribution channels include digital platforms (mobile and online applications), collaborations with third-party vendors and partners, direct communication methods like mail and telephone, dedicated internal sales forces, and direct response advertising campaigns. Established in 1850, American Express Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.

New York City, NY
75,100 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
CEO
Stephen Joseph Squeri