American Express Company (AXP) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, American Express Company (AXP) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.112x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($3.80 Billion) by net assets ($33.99 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see how much is American Express Company worth for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
American Express Company - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how American Express Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
American Express Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of American Express Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore American Express Company earnings quality ratio to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Citigroup Inc.
NYSE:C
|
-0.103x |
|
Novartis AG
SW:NOVN
|
0.092x |
|
BHP Group Ltd
AU:BHP
|
0.172x |
|
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
XETRA:SIE
|
0.058x |
|
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:LIN
|
0.056x |
|
LOREAL ADR 1/5/EO 02
F:LORA
|
N/A |
|
LOréal S.A.
PA:OR
|
0.113x |
|
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
NASDAQ:MRVL
|
0.033x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for American Express Company (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of American Express Company from 1989 to 2025. View current stock price of American Express Company for real-time trading data and today's change.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $33.47 Billion | $18.43 Billion | 0.551x | +18.58% |
| 2024-12-31 | $30.26 Billion | $14.05 Billion | 0.464x | -29.82% |
| 2023-12-31 | $28.06 Billion | $18.56 Billion | 0.661x | -22.46% |
| 2022-12-31 | $24.71 Billion | $21.08 Billion | 0.853x | +29.17% |
| 2021-12-31 | $22.18 Billion | $14.64 Billion | 0.660x | +171.47% |
| 2020-12-31 | $22.98 Billion | $5.59 Billion | 0.243x | -58.83% |
| 2019-12-31 | $23.07 Billion | $13.63 Billion | 0.591x | +45.57% |
| 2018-12-31 | $22.00 Billion | $8.93 Billion | 0.406x | -45.26% |
| 2017-12-31 | $18.26 Billion | $13.54 Billion | 0.741x | +84.84% |
| 2016-12-31 | $20.50 Billion | $8.22 Billion | 0.401x | -23.22% |
| 2015-12-31 | $21.00 Billion | $10.97 Billion | 0.522x | -1.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | $20.67 Billion | $10.99 Billion | 0.532x | +18.18% |
| 2013-12-31 | $19.00 Billion | $8.55 Billion | 0.450x | +19.96% |
| 2012-12-31 | $18.89 Billion | $7.08 Billion | 0.375x | -32.72% |
| 2011-12-31 | $18.79 Billion | $10.47 Billion | 0.557x | -3.99% |
| 2010-12-31 | $16.00 Billion | $9.29 Billion | 0.581x | +30.99% |
| 2009-12-31 | $14.41 Billion | $6.38 Billion | 0.443x | -39.45% |
| 2008-12-31 | $11.84 Billion | $8.67 Billion | 0.732x | -4.86% |
| 2007-12-31 | $11.03 Billion | $8.48 Billion | 0.769x | -10.21% |
| 2006-12-31 | $10.51 Billion | $9.01 Billion | 0.857x | +12.34% |
| 2005-12-31 | $10.55 Billion | $8.04 Billion | 0.763x | +33.63% |
| 2004-12-31 | $16.02 Billion | $9.14 Billion | 0.571x | +244.57% |
| 2003-12-31 | $15.32 Billion | $2.54 Billion | 0.166x | -73.53% |
| 2002-12-31 | $13.86 Billion | $8.67 Billion | 0.626x | +41.48% |
| 2001-12-31 | $12.04 Billion | $5.32 Billion | 0.442x | -18.65% |
| 2000-12-31 | $11.68 Billion | $6.35 Billion | 0.544x | -25.67% |
| 1999-12-31 | $10.10 Billion | $7.38 Billion | 0.732x | +69.05% |
| 1998-12-31 | $10.20 Billion | $4.41 Billion | 0.433x | -19.87% |
| 1997-12-31 | $9.57 Billion | $5.17 Billion | 0.540x | -6.76% |
| 1996-12-31 | $8.53 Billion | $4.94 Billion | 0.579x | +55.88% |
| 1995-12-31 | $8.22 Billion | $3.05 Billion | 0.372x | +31.76% |
| 1994-12-31 | $6.43 Billion | $1.81 Billion | 0.282x | +496.33% |
| 1993-12-31 | $8.73 Billion | $413.00 Million | 0.047x | +133.39% |
| 1992-12-31 | $7.50 Billion | $-1.06 Billion | -0.142x | -359.75% |
| 1991-12-31 | $7.46 Billion | $407.00 Million | 0.055x | -92.11% |
| 1990-12-31 | $6.63 Billion | $4.58 Billion | 0.691x | -34.20% |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.69 Billion | $5.97 Billion | 1.050x | -- |
About American Express Company
American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated payments company in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Canada, the Caribbean, and internationally. It operates through four segments: U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Networ… Read more