Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)vsCapital One Financial Corporation (COF)
AMZN
Amazon.com Inc
$272.68
+0.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.92T
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$189.48
-1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $122.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Amazon.com Inc generates 1946% more annual revenue ($742.78B vs $36.31B). AMZN leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 8.9%. COF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.20. COF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
AMZN
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
COF
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-63.3%
Fair Value
$166.05
Current Price
$272.68
$106.63 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COF.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 74.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
16.6% revenue growth
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 46.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 28.6%
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 4.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMZN
The strongest argument for AMZN centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : COF
The strongest argument for COF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 46.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMZN
The primary concerns for AMZN are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : COF
The primary concerns for COF are Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 59.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMZN profiles as a growth stock while COF is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMZN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.47 — expect wider price swings.
COF is growing revenue faster at 46.3% — sustainability is the question.
COF generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMZN scores higher overall (65/100 vs 65/100) and 16.6% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Amazon.com Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world, as well as the world's most valuable brand.
Visit Website →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.
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