Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$189.48
-1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $122.14B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$219.09
+8.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $230.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Qualcomm Incorporated generates 23% more annual revenue ($44.49B vs $36.31B). QCOM leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 8.9%. COF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.20. QCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
COF
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
QCOM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COF.
Margin of Safety
+0.5%
Fair Value
$220.22
Current Price
$219.09
$1.13 discount
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 173.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 4.3%
Trading at 10.2x book value
Revenue declined 3.5%
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 : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 22.1%. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF profiles as a hypergrowth stock while QCOM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — 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
QCOM scores higher overall (71/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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.
Qualcomm Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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