FCF Yield
Higher than 47% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 1415h ago
Sector Performance
47th percentileAXP
6.2%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
42.5%
Deep Analysis
American Express's current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 6.2% means that for every $100 you invest in the stock, the company generates about $6.20 in free cash flow per year — a measure of cash profits after maintaining its business.
This sits just below the Financial Services sector median of 6.4%, placing AXP in the 43rd percentile among its peers, indicating a slightly lower yield than typical competitors. The trend data for this metric is not available: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, so no directional signal can be drawn from recent history. Because the yield is near the sector average but slightly below it, and no trend information exists, the risk-opportunity profile is neutral — there is no clear edge from either level or momentum. The 6.2% FCF Yield aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither provides an above-average cash return nor a deteriorating or improving pattern to justify a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about AXP?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does AXP's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
AXP's FCF Yield of 6.2% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.5%, placing it in the 47th percentile.
Who are AXP's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: ARES (6.1%), PNC (5.3%), NU (5.1%), SCHW (4.9%), SPGI (4.5%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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6.2%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
42.5%
How AXP's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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