Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vsOportun Financial Corp (OPRT)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$185.23
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $112.86B
OPRT
Oportun Financial Corp
$4.64
+1.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $205.15M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 4420% more annual revenue ($32.78B vs $725.18M). COF leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 3.5%. OPRT trades at a lower P/E of 8.7x. COF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
COF
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
OPRT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.8%
Fair Value
$142.20
Current Price
$185.23
$43.03 premium
Margin of Safety
-50.0%
Fair Value
$3.60
Current Price
$4.64
$1.04 premium
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
3.5% margin — thin
Earnings declined 64.8%
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 : OPRT
The strongest argument for OPRT centers on P/E Ratio, 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 : OPRT
The primary concerns for OPRT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 7.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF profiles as a hypergrowth stock while OPRT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — 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 48/100) and 51.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Oportun Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Oportun Financial Corporation offers financial services in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Carlos, California.
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