Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vsCPI Card Group Inc (PMTS)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$208.30
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $127.79B
PMTS
CPI Card Group Inc
$22.50
-16.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $310.64M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 8092% more annual revenue ($48.11B vs $587.31M). COF leads profitability with a 21.9% profit margin vs 2.3%. 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
PMTS
Buy57
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
Earnings expanding 325.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
15.0% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 3.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : PMTS
The strongest argument for PMTS centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 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 : PMTS
The primary concerns for PMTS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF profiles as a growth stock while PMTS is a value 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 57/100), 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.
CPI Card Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
CPI Card Group Inc. is dedicated to the design, production, data personalization, packaging and fulfillment of financial payment cards. The company is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado.
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