Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vs3M Company (MMM)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$189.48
-1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $122.14B
MMM
3M Company
$143.29
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $74.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 45% more annual revenue ($36.31B vs $25.02B). MMM leads profitability with a 11.1% 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+).
COF
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
MMM
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COF.
Margin of Safety
-31.5%
Fair Value
$131.48
Current Price
$143.29
$11.81 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 46.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 28.6%
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 72 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 23.3%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 4.3%
Moderate valuation
1.3% revenue growth
Trading at 22.9x book value
Earnings declined 39.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : MMM
The strongest argument for MMM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
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.
Bear Case : MMM
The primary concerns for MMM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MMM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MMM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — 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
COF scores higher overall (65/100 vs 56/100) and 46.3% 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.
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.
3M Company
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
The 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, US health care, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60,000 products under several brands, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, dental and orthodontic products, electrical and electronic connecting and insulating materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films. It is based in Maplewood, a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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