American Express Company (AXP) EBITDA Margin: 19.35%
Is American Express Company’s ebitda margin high or low?
American Express Company's ebitda margin of 19.35% is in line with its 5-year average of 20.05%, around the middle of its 5-year range (15.23%–27.87%).
The ebitda margin for American Express Company (AXP) is 19.35% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.74% (19.50%).
AXP EBITDA Margin Chart
AXP Average EBITDA Margin Chart
AXP Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
AXP EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
19.35%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
19.50%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
19.30%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
20.05%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
21.35%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
22.39%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
21.26%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.74%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.26%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.97%
AXP Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Company (AXP) | — | 19.35% | 19.50% | 19.30% | 20.05% |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $229.72B | 13.72% | 13.12% | 15.12% | 19.94% |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $250.94B | 23.76% | 24.21% | 24.89% | 26.28% |
| BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) | $157.09B | 34.99% | 37.61% | 37.93% | 38.33% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) | $154.38B | 46.33% | 40.72% | 39.84% | 41.10% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $304.45B | 19.21% | 17.80% | 18.30% | 24.13% |
| Chubb Limited (CB) | $126.10B | 23.60% | 22.95% | 20.98% | 20.61% |
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) | $125.75B | 50.16% | 48.94% | 48.22% | 49.12% |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR) | $116.94B | 16.90% | 15.93% | 10.91% | 11.96% |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $331.62B | 23.14% | 22.60% | 23.09% | 28.38% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
83.2%
EBITDA Margin
19.4%
Operating Margin
17.1%
Net Margin
13.5%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
American Express Company EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
American Express Company EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the ebitda margin for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The ebitda margin for AXP stock is 19.35%.
- Is American Express Company's ebitda margin high or low?
- American Express Company's ebitda margin of 19.35% is in line with its 5-year average of 20.05%, around the middle of its 5-year range (15.23%–27.87%).
- What is the TTM average ebitda margin for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The TTM average ebitda margin for AXP stock is 19.50%.
- What is the 3Y average ebitda margin for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 3Y average ebitda margin for AXP stock is 19.30%.
- What is the 5Y average ebitda margin for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 5Y average ebitda margin for AXP stock is 20.05%.
- What is the 10Y average ebitda margin for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 10Y average ebitda margin for AXP stock is 21.35%.
- What is the 15Y average ebitda margin for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 15Y average ebitda margin for AXP stock is 22.39%.
- What is the 20Y average ebitda margin for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The 20Y average ebitda margin for AXP stock is 21.26%.
American Express Company EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 19.35% |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.64% |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.06% |
| 2022-12-31 | 20.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.87% |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.23% |
| 2019-12-31 | 20.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | 21.76% |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.43% |
| 2016-12-31 | 23.82% |
| 2015-12-31 | 26.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | 28.46% |
| 2013-12-31 | 25.58% |
| 2012-12-31 | 22.03% |
| 2011-12-31 | 24.39% |
| 2010-12-31 | 22.93% |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.85% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.45% |
| 2007-12-31 | 20.11% |
| 2006-12-31 | 20.80% |
| 2005-12-31 | 18.93% |
| 2004-12-31 | 19.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | 19.03% |
| 2002-12-31 | 19.65% |
| 2001-12-31 | 12.36% |
| 2000-12-31 | 18.17% |
| 1999-12-31 | 16.22% |
| 1998-12-31 | 14.18% |
| 1997-12-31 | 16.54% |
| 1996-12-31 | 18.05% |