Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vsOpen Lending Corp (LPRO)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$185.23
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $112.86B
LPRO
Open Lending Corp
$1.26
-8.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $161.92M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 35064% more annual revenue ($32.78B vs $93.22M). COF leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs -4.5%. COF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
COF
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
LPRO
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.8%
Fair Value
$142.20
Current Price
$185.23
$43.03 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPRO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 51.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 22.9%
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.9%
ROE of -5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COF
The strongest argument for COF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 51.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPRO
The strongest argument for LPRO centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : COF
The primary concerns for COF are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 54.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LPRO
The primary concerns for LPRO are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LPRO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPRO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
COF is growing revenue faster at 51.6% — sustainability is the question.
COF generates stronger free cash flow (6.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COF scores higher overall (75/100 vs 30/100) and 51.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Capital One Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Capital One Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts, headquartered in McLean, Virginia with operations primarily in the United States.
Open Lending Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Open Lending Corporation provides loan enablement and risk analysis solutions to credit unions, regional banks, and captive OEM finance companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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