Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vsOpen Lending Corp (LPRO)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$208.30
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $127.79B
LPRO
Open Lending Corp
$3.14
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $371.53M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 53766% more annual revenue ($48.11B vs $89.31M). COF leads profitability with a 21.9% profit margin vs -6.0%. COF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
COF
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
LPRO
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Revenue surging 1111.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 3.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 16.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COF
The strongest argument for COF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.9% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 1111.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPRO
LPRO has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : COF
The primary concerns for COF are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LPRO
The primary concerns for LPRO are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF profiles as a growth stock while LPRO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPRO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.20 — expect wider price swings.
COF is growing revenue faster at 1111.0% — sustainability is the question.
COF generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COF scores higher overall (75/100 vs 21/100), backed by strong 21.9% margins and 1111.0% 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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