CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP (COF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:COF • US14040H1059
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199.84 USD
+2.29 (+1.16%)
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199.5 USD
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This COF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. COF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year COF was profitable.
- COF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years COF has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years COF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.32%, COF is not doing good in the industry: 79.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.88%, COF is doing worse than 79.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.32% | ||
| ROE | 1.88% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.73%
ROA(5y)1.3%
ROE(3y)5.71%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- COF has a Profit Margin of 4.00%. This is in the lower half of the industry: COF underperforms 79.63% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of COF has declined.
- The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for COF so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-41.67%
PM growth 5Y-13.29%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. COF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- COF does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- Compared to 1 year ago, COF has more shares outstanding
- COF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- COF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of COF is 1.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take COF, only 1.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- COF's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.89 is amongst the best of the industry. COF outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that COF is not too dependend on debt financing.
- COF has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) than 75.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.85%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. COF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- COF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 38.71%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, COF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.56% on average per year.
- COF shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 36.62%.
- COF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.71%
EPS 3Y3.21%
EPS 5Y30.56%
EPS Q2Q%24.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.62%
Revenue growth 3Y15.98%
Revenue growth 5Y13.38%
Sales Q2Q%52.92%
3.2 Future
- COF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.01% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, COF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.32%
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
EPS Next 5Y4.01%
Revenue Next Year19.29%
Revenue Next 2Y11.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.75%
Revenue Next 5Y7.26%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. COF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.33, the valuation of COF can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of COF is on the same level as its industry peers.
- COF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.34.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.71 indicates a reasonable valuation of COF.
- COF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.18, COF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- COF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. COF is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as COF's earnings are expected to grow with 13.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
5. COF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%, COF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, COF has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, COF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of COF grows each year by 16.80%, which is quite nice.
- COF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- COF has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 82.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by COF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- COF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP82.81%
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
COF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
199.84
+2.29 (+1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)01-22 2026-01-22/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21/amc
Inst Owners88.3%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.78%
Ins Owner Change-0.11%
Market Cap124.29B
Revenue(TTM)53.43B
Net Income(TTM)2.13B
Analysts81.43
Price Target276.48 (38.35%)
Short Float %1.29%
Short Ratio1.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
Yearly Dividend3.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.8%
DP82.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-19 2026-02-19 (0.8)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)13.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.1%
Max EPS beat(2)34.94%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)20.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.1%
Max EPS beat(4)45.98%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)12.57%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)7.21%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.53%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.88%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.88%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.89%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.69%
PT rev (1m)-2.11%
PT rev (3m)2.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.71 | ||
| P/S | 2.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)19.35
EY9.68%
EPS(NY)20.57
Fwd EY10.3%
FCF(TTM)42.03
FCFY21.03%
OCF(TTM)44.57
OCFY22.3%
SpS85.92
BVpS182.68
TBVpS109.7
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number282.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.32% | ||
| ROE | 1.88% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 48.92% |
ROA(3y)0.73%
ROA(5y)1.3%
ROE(3y)5.71%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-41.67%
PM growth 5Y-13.29%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 1224.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC13.85%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)32.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)29.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.73%
Profit Quality(3y)669.35%
Profit Quality(5y)457.57%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.71%
EPS 3Y3.21%
EPS 5Y30.56%
EPS Q2Q%24.92%
EPS Next Y6.32%
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
EPS Next 5Y4.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.62%
Revenue growth 3Y15.98%
Revenue growth 5Y13.38%
Sales Q2Q%52.92%
Revenue Next Year19.29%
Revenue Next 2Y11.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.75%
Revenue Next 5Y7.26%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y54.17%
FCF growth 3Y26.63%
FCF growth 5Y10.33%
OCF growth 1Y52.64%
OCF growth 3Y26.14%
OCF growth 5Y10.67%
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP / COF Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP (COF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to COF.
Can you provide the valuation status for CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP (COF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of COF stock?
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP (COF) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for COF stock?
The financial health rating of CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP (COF) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP (COF) is expected to grow by 6.32% in the next year.