American Express Co · Financial Services

AXP

$313.59

C
Value CreationHigh GrowthAsset Light

As of: 2026-10-19 12:55:33 (KST)

-44.0%

Expected return

31%

Success probability

-72.7%

Downside risk

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Investment Summary

American Express Co in the Financial Services industry carries C grade, driven by a Monte Carlo rating of 11. With an expected return of -44.0% and a 31% chance of positive returns, the stock at $313.59 presents

This assessment is based on 10,000 probabilistic scenarios and summarizes the potential return range through P10, P25, P50, and P75 percentiles and the probability of a positive return.

Why This Valuation?

The Reverse DCF analysis places this stock in the "Expensive" zone. The implied growth rate (g_implied) of 131.5%, compared with the actual growth rate of 13.8%, reveals the market's pricing assumptions. The P50 intrinsic value sits at $194, offering a reference point against the current price.

At $324, the Reverse-DCF implied probability of finishing above $324 stands at 0%.

Grade Explanation

This C rating (11) suggests caution. The expected return of -44.0% and 31% success probability are below our threshold for an attractive entry.

Monte Carlo Interpretation

The Monte Carlo percentile summary shows a volatility of 31.3% — moderate — within the typical range for an individual equity. The P50 sits at -52.5%, with a +39.3% gap between P10 (-72.7%) and P75 (-33.4%). a negative skew suggests downside scenarios are more pronounced than upside ones

Risk Summary

In the worst 5% of scenarios, the 5th percentile value-at-risk is -72.7%. On the operating side, at 18.2%, operating margins are adequate but could compress under competitive pressure. With a volatility of 31.3%, volatility represents a moderate risk factor at the current price of $314.

Data: Finnhub

What is DCF (Discounted Cash Flow)?

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What is WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital)?

WACC is the average rate a company pays to finance its assets, used as the discount rate in DCF analysis. Modelvix simulates how WACC changes affect valuation.

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What is Terminal Value?

Terminal value represents the perpetual value of a business beyond the forecast period, often comprising the majority of DCF value. Modelvix analyzes terminal value uncertainty across growth scenarios.

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What is Reverse DCF?

Reverse DCF works backward from the current stock price to infer the growth rate the market expects, helping you assess whether a stock is fairly valued. Modelvix shows what growth assumptions the current price implies.

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