Amphenol Corporation (APH)vsCapital One Financial Corporation (COF)
APH
Amphenol Corporation
$128.73
+0.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $157.29B
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$185.23
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $112.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 42% more annual revenue ($32.78B vs $23.09B). APH leads profitability with a 18.5% profit margin vs 7.5%. COF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.19. APH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
APH
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
COF
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.8%
Fair Value
$156.78
Current Price
$128.73
$28.05 discount
Margin of Safety
-50.8%
Fair Value
$142.20
Current Price
$185.23
$43.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Revenue surging 49.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 57.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 27.5%
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
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
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.8x book value
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APH
The strongest argument for APH centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.5% and operating margin at 27.5%. Revenue growth of 49.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : APH
The primary concerns for APH are 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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APH profiles as a growth stock while COF is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
APH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — 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
APH scores higher overall (76/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 18.5% margins and 49.1% revenue growth. 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.
Amphenol Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Amphenol Corporation is a major producer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems such as coaxial cables. Amphenol is a portmanteau from the corporation's original name, American Phenolic Corp.
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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