American Express Company (AXP) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
American Express Company (AXP) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 100.0% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($0.00) from net assets ($33.99 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See American Express Company working capital to net assets to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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American Express Company Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1989–2025)
This chart shows how American Express Company's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 37 annual periods from 1989 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 100.0%, reflecting net assets of $33.99 Billion with intangible assets of $0.00 USD. See operational self-sufficiency of American Express Company to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for American Express Company (1989–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for American Express Company from 1989 to 2025, covering 37 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see AXP stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99.7% | $33.47 Billion | $90.00 Million | $300.05 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2024 | 99.6% | $30.26 Billion | $123.00 Million | $271.46 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2023 | 99.7% | $28.06 Billion | $98.00 Million | $261.11 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2022 | 99.4% | $24.71 Billion | $146.00 Million | $228.35 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2021 | 99.1% | $22.18 Billion | $201.00 Million | $188.55 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2020 | 98.8% | $22.98 Billion | $265.00 Million | $191.37 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2019 | 98.8% | $23.07 Billion | $267.00 Million | $198.32 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2018 | 98.8% | $22.00 Billion | $275.00 Million | $189.00 Billion | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 2017 | 95.1% | $18.26 Billion | $899.00 Million | $181.20 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2016 | 95.8% | $20.50 Billion | $868.00 Million | $158.89 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2015 | 96.2% | $21.00 Billion | $796.00 Million | $161.00 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2014 | 95.9% | $20.67 Billion | $854.00 Million | $159.10 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 95.7% | $19.00 Billion | $817.00 Million | $153.00 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2012 | 94.7% | $18.89 Billion | $993.00 Million | $153.14 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2011 | 93.9% | $18.79 Billion | $1.15 Billion | $153.34 Billion | ▼ 0.0 pp |
| 2010 | 93.9% | $16.00 Billion | $972.00 Million | $147.00 Billion | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2009 | 95.0% | $14.41 Billion | $717.00 Million | $125.14 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2008 | 93.9% | $11.84 Billion | $717.00 Million | $126.07 Billion | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2007 | 98.2% | $11.03 Billion | $204.00 Million | $149.74 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2006 | 98.5% | $10.51 Billion | $156.00 Million | $128.33 Billion | ▲ +12.6 pp |
| 2005 | 85.9% | $10.55 Billion | $1.49 Billion | $113.96 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2004 | 85.0% | $16.02 Billion | $2.41 Billion | $194.22 Billion | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2003 | 82.9% | $15.32 Billion | $2.62 Billion | $175.00 Billion | ▼ -7.7 pp |
| 2002 | 90.6% | $13.86 Billion | $1.30 Billion | $157.25 Billion | ▼ -9.4 pp |
| 2001 | 100.0% | $12.04 Billion | $1.00 Million | $151.10 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2000 | 99.9% | $11.68 Billion | $14.00 Million | $154.42 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 1999 | 100.0% | $10.10 Billion | $0.00 | $148.52 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1998 | 100.0% | $10.20 Billion | $0.00 | $126.93 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1997 | 100.0% | $9.57 Billion | $0.00 | $120.00 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1996 | 100.0% | $8.53 Billion | $0.00 | $108.51 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 100.0% | $8.22 Billion | $0.00 | $107.41 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1994 | 100.0% | $6.43 Billion | $0.00 | $97.01 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1993 | 100.0% | $8.73 Billion | $0.00 | $94.13 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1992 | 100.0% | $7.50 Billion | $0.00 | $175.75 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1991 | 100.0% | $7.46 Billion | $0.00 | $146.44 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 100.0% | $6.63 Billion | $0.00 | $137.68 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1989 | 100.0% | $5.69 Billion | $0.00 | $130.85 Billion | — |