Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vsMastercard Inc (MA)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$208.71
-0.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $125.67B
MA
Mastercard Inc
$658.10
-1.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $555.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 35% more annual revenue ($48.89B vs $36.29B). MA leads profitability with a 46.7% profit margin vs 22.2%. COF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.18. COF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
COF
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
MA
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 290 in profit
Keeps 47 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 60.5%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 21.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 85.0x book value
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COF
The strongest argument for COF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 37.8%. PEG of 0.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MA
The strongest argument for MA centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 46.7% and operating margin at 60.5%. Revenue growth of 14.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COF
The primary concerns for COF are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MA
The primary concerns for MA are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 4.39 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
MA is growing revenue faster at 14.0% — sustainability is the question.
COF generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CREDIT SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COF scores higher overall (75/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" 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.
Mastercard Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Mastercard Incorporated is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in the Mastercard International Global Headquarters in Purchase, New York. The Global Operations Headquarters is located in O'Fallon, Missouri, a municipality of St. Charles County, Missouri. Throughout the world, its principal business is to process payments between the banks of merchants and the card-issuing banks or credit unions of the purchasers who use the Mastercard brand debit, credit and prepaid cards to make purchases. Mastercard Worldwide has been a publicly traded company since 2006.
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