American Express Company (AXP) Interest Coverage Ratio: 1.68x
The interest coverage ratio for American Express Company (AXP) is 1.68x as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
AXP Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
1.68x
AXP Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Company (AXP) | — | 1.68x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $229.72B | 0.24x | 0.21x | 0.33x | 0.96x |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $250.94B | 0.63x | 0.58x | 0.89x | 1.90x |
| BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) | $157.09B | 9.98x | 12.03x | 18.92x | 23.30x |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) | $154.38B | 3.05x | 2.13x | 2.82x | 6.30x |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $304.45B | 0.33x | 0.29x | 0.35x | 1.26x |
| Chubb Limited (CB) | $126.10B | 17.07x | 16.27x | 14.52x | 14.34x |
| S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) | $125.75B | 22.57x | 20.68x | 17.41x | 21.80x |
| The Progressive Corporation (PGR) | $116.94B | 51.16x | 44.78x | 27.91x | 27.33x |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $331.62B | 0.45x | 0.42x | 0.58x | 3.41x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
1.7x
Debt/Equity
1.73
Current Ratio
0.28
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
American Express Company Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
American Express Company Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for American Express Company (AXP)?
- The interest coverage ratio for AXP stock is 1.68x.
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.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Stephen Joseph Squeri