American Express Company (AXP) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, American Express Company (AXP) has total liabilities worth $274.90 Billion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
American Express Company - Total Liabilities Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how American Express Company's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See American Express Company (AXP) working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
American Express Company Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of American Express Company ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Qualcomm Incorporated
NASDAQ:QCOM
|
USA | $29.86 Billion |
|
Nestlé S.A
F:NESM
|
Germany | €101.08 Billion |
|
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
NASDAQ:ARM
|
USA | $2.42 Billion |
|
Novartis AG
SW:NOVN
|
Switzerland | CHF79.84 Billion |
|
Citigroup Inc.
NYSE:C
|
USA | $2.57 Trillion |
|
Foxconn Industrial Internet Co Ltd
SHG:601138
|
China | CN¥280.63 Billion |
|
Bank of China Limited
SHG:601988
|
China | CN¥36.35 Trillion |
|
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:LIN
|
USA | $47.08 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1989–2025)
This chart breaks down American Express Company's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see American Express Company market cap and net worth.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.35 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 8.09 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.89 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how American Express Company's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for American Express Company (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of American Express Company from 1989 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $266.58 Billion | +10.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | $241.20 Billion | +3.50% |
| 2023-12-31 | $233.05 Billion | +14.44% |
| 2022-12-31 | $203.64 Billion | +22.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | $166.37 Billion | -1.19% |
| 2020-12-31 | $168.38 Billion | -3.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | $175.25 Billion | +4.94% |
| 2018-12-31 | $167.00 Billion | +2.49% |
| 2017-12-31 | $162.94 Billion | +17.73% |
| 2016-12-31 | $138.39 Billion | -1.15% |
| 2015-12-31 | $140.00 Billion | +1.13% |
| 2014-12-31 | $138.43 Billion | +3.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | $134.00 Billion | -0.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | $134.25 Billion | -0.21% |
| 2011-12-31 | $134.54 Billion | +2.70% |
| 2010-12-31 | $131.00 Billion | +18.30% |
| 2009-12-31 | $110.74 Billion | -3.06% |
| 2008-12-31 | $114.23 Billion | -17.65% |
| 2007-12-31 | $138.71 Billion | +17.74% |
| 2006-12-31 | $117.82 Billion | +13.93% |
| 2005-12-31 | $103.41 Billion | -41.97% |
| 2004-12-31 | $178.20 Billion | +11.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | $159.68 Billion | +11.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | $143.39 Billion | +3.11% |
| 2001-12-31 | $139.06 Billion | -2.58% |
| 2000-12-31 | $142.74 Billion | +3.12% |
| 1999-12-31 | $138.42 Billion | +18.58% |
| 1998-12-31 | $116.73 Billion | +5.71% |
| 1997-12-31 | $110.43 Billion | +10.45% |
| 1996-12-31 | $99.98 Billion | +0.81% |
| 1995-12-31 | $99.19 Billion | +9.51% |
| 1994-12-31 | $90.57 Billion | +6.06% |
| 1993-12-31 | $85.40 Billion | -49.24% |
| 1992-12-31 | $168.25 Billion | +21.07% |
| 1991-12-31 | $138.98 Billion | +6.05% |
| 1990-12-31 | $131.05 Billion | +4.70% |
| 1989-12-31 | $125.16 Billion | -- |
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