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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

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
American Express Company (AXP)1.68xN/AN/AN/A
Citigroup Inc. (C)$229.72B0.24x0.21x0.33x0.96x
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)$250.94B0.63x0.58x0.89x1.90x
BlackRock, Inc. (BLK)$157.09B9.98x12.03x18.92x23.30x
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)$154.38B3.05x2.13x2.82x6.30x
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)$304.45B0.33x0.29x0.35x1.26x
Chubb Limited (CB)$126.10B17.07x16.27x14.52x14.34x
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)$125.75B22.57x20.68x17.41x21.80x
The Progressive Corporation (PGR)$116.94B51.16x44.78x27.91x27.33x
Morgan Stanley (MS)$331.62B0.45x0.42x0.58x3.41x

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.

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