VIRT or AXP: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

A comparison of Virtu Financial (VIRT) and American Express (AXP) from the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector reveals that VIRT is the more attractive value investment. VIRT has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) versus AXP's #3 (Hold), with superior valuation metrics including a forward P/E of 8.67 compared to AXP's 18.36, a PEG ratio of 0.37 versus 1.38, and a P/B ratio of 4.06 versus 6.4. VIRT received a Value grade of B while AXP received a C.