Capital One Valuation

COF Stock  USD 205.06  4.02  1.92%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Capital One Financial shows a prevailing Real Value of $230.78 per share. The current price of the firm is $205.06. Our model approximates the value of Capital One Financial from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Current Valuation of 127.16 B, return on equity of 0.0239, and Profit Margin of 0.07 % as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Capital One's valuation include:
Price Book
1.1409
Enterprise Value
127.2 B
Price Sales
3.977
Forward PE
9.901
Trailing PE
62.5183
Undervalued
Today
205.06
Please note that Capital One's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Capital One Financial is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Capital One's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Capital stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Capital One Financial. Since Capital One is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Capital Stock. However, Capital One's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  205.06 Real  230.78 Target  277.0 Hype  205.06 Naive  202.55
The real value of Capital Stock, also known as its intrinsic value, is the underlying worth of Capital One Financial Company, which is reflected in its stock price. It is based on Capital One's financial performance, growth prospects, management team, or industry conditions. The intrinsic value of Capital One's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, or news.
184.55
Downside
230.78
Real Value
232.83
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Capital One Financial helps investors to forecast how Capital stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Capital One more accurately as focusing exclusively on Capital One's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
3.994.755.17
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
203.01205.06207.11
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
1.831.871.90
Details
22 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
252.07277.00307.47
Details
When choosing an evaluation method for Capital One Financial, ensure it is appropriate for the firm given its current financial situation and market classification. If more than one evaluation category is relevant, we suggest using all methods to arrive at a better estimate.

Capital One Cash

52.2 Billion

Capital Revenue by Product

Capital One Total Value Analysis

Capital One Financial is currently estimated to have company total value of 127.16 B with market capitalization of 130.36 B, debt of 555.39 B, and cash on hands of 28.05 B. Please note that company total value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting gimmicks. We encourage investors to carefully check all of the Capital One fundamentals before making security assessment based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
127.16 B
130.36 B
555.39 B
28.05 B

Capital One Investor Information

About 88.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.14. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Capital One Financial has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.48. The entity last dividend was issued on the 19th of February 2026. The firm had 3:1 split on the 2nd of June 1999. Based on the measurements of operating efficiency obtained from Capital One's historical financial statements, Capital One Financial may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average chance of going through some form of financial crunch next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.03130.0329
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities21.9 B20.9 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Operating Income4.2 B2.3 B
Way Up
Pretty Stable

Capital One Asset Utilization

The concept of asset utilization usually refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. The current return on assets of Capital implies not a very effective usage of assets in February.
 
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Capital One Profitability Analysis

Based on the measurements of profitability obtained from Capital One's financial statements, Capital One Financial may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at the present time. It has a very high chance of underperforming in March. Profitability indicators assess Capital One's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
1994-03-31
Previous Quarter
3.2 B
Current Value
2.1 B
Quarterly Volatility
940.4 M
 
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At this time, Capital One's Gross Profit is most likely to increase significantly in the upcoming years. The Capital One's current Gross Profit Margin is estimated to increase to 0.75, while Pretax Profit Margin is projected to decrease to 0.03.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.750.4733
Way Up
Slightly volatile
Net Profit Margin0.03370.0354
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Profit Margin0.03130.0329
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Pretax Profit Margin0.03130.0329
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Return On Assets0.00350.0037
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Return On Equity0.02050.0216
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
For Capital One profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Capital One Financial to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Capital One utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Capital One's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Capital One over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Capital One Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

The next projected EPS of Capital One is estimated to be 4.75 with future projections ranging from a low of 3.99 to a high of 5.1737. Capital One's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 3.28. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Capital One Financial is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Capital One is projected to generate 4.75 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2026. Capital One earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Capital One EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Capital One's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Capital One, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Capital One Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Capital One's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Capital One is estimated to be 4.75 with the future projection ranging from a low of 3.99 to a high of 5.1737. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Capital One Financial is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
3.86
3.99
Lowest
Expected EPS
4.75
5.17
Highest

Capital One Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Capital One's value are higher than the current market price of the Capital One stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Capital One is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Capital One's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of March 2026Current EPS (TTM)
2380.18%
3.86
4.75
3.28

Capital One Ownership Allocation

Capital One holds a total of 625.1 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Capital One Financial outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in Capital One Financial to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Capital One. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Capital One Financial as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that on January 16, 2026, Representative Julie Johnson of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of Capital One Financial's common stock.

Capital One Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 69.25 B. Total Income to common stockholders was 4.75 B with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 32.78 B.

Capital One Past Distributions to stockholders

Please note that valuation analysis is one of the essential comprehensive assessments in business. It evaluates Capital One's worth, which you can determine by considering its current assets, liabilities and future cash flows. The investors' valuation analysis is an important metric that will give you a perspective on different companies. It helps you know the worth of the potential investment in Capital One and how it compares across the competition.

About Capital One Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Capital One's current worth on a weekly basis. Our valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Capital One. We calculate exposure to Capital One's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Capital One's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit32.8 B34.4 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.03  0.03 
Operating Profit Margin 0.03  0.03 
Net Profit Margin 0.04  0.03 
Gross Profit Margin 0.47  0.75 

Capital One Quarterly Retained Earnings

65.19 Billion

Capital One's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Capital One's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Capital One can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Capital One represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Capital, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Capital One Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At this time, Capital One's Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio is most likely to slightly grow in the upcoming years. . At this time, Capital One's Price Earnings Ratio is most likely to increase significantly in the upcoming years.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid1.3 B1.4 B
Dividend Yield 0.01  0.01 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.57  0.60 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 19.72  20.70 
There are various types of dividends Capital One can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Capital shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Capital One Financial directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Capital pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Capital One by the value of the dividends paid out.

Capital One Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Capital One does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding541.3 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.222
Forward Price Earnings9.901

Capital One Current Valuation Indicators

Valuation refers to the process of determining the present value of Capital One Financial and all of its assets. It can be calculated using a number of techniques. As many analysts who try to value Capital we look at many different elements of the entity such as Capital's management, its prospective future earnings, the current market value of the company's assets, as well as its capital structure formation.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Capital One, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Capital One's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Capital One's worth.

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