Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vsNelnet Inc (NNI)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$208.30
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $127.79B
NNI
Nelnet Inc
$126.69
+0.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 3132% more annual revenue ($48.11B vs $1.49B). COF leads profitability with a 21.9% profit margin vs 20.3%. COF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.19. COF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
COF
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
NNI
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 3.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 30.5%
Earnings declined 62.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : NNI
The strongest argument for NNI centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3% and operating margin at 18.2%. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COF
The primary concerns for COF are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NNI
The primary concerns for NNI are Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.87 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF profiles as a growth stock while NNI is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
COF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — 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 56/100), backed by strong 21.9% margins and 1111.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Nelnet Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Nelnet, Inc. is engaged in the loan management, communications and educational technology, services and payment processing businesses globally. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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