Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) — Stock Score Summary

Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 13/100 based on Quality (35/100), Value (26/100), and Momentum (36/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Capital One's pending acquisition of Discover Financial could create a powerful closed-loop payments network, challenging the Visa/Mastercard duopoly and building a massive structural moat. However, near-term macroeconomic headwinds in US consumer credit and regulatory approval risks warrant a cautious stance.

Capital One Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, and various banking and savings products for consumers and small businesses. The company holds a significant market share in the U.S. credit card sector, distinguished by its sophisticated use of data analytics and direct marketing to acquire and manage customer accounts effectively. Capital One's competitive advantage stems from its technology-driven approach to underwriting and personalized financial offerings.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$180.51
Market Cap$116.4B
P/E (TTM)56.54
P/E (Forward)7.54
Price/Book1.06
Return on Equity3.3%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin28.6%
Revenue Growth46.3%
Dividend Yield1.8%

Capital One Financial Corporation operates in the Credit Services industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital One Financial Corporation’s (COF) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) is 13/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (35), Value (26), and Momentum (36) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Capital One Financial Corporation have an economic moat?
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Capital One Financial Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 13/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Capital One Financial Corporation in?
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Credit Services industry (United States).