Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$189.48
-1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $122.14B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$206.20
-1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $60.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 94% more annual revenue ($36.31B vs $18.70B). TEL leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 8.9%. COF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.20. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
COF
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
TEL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COF.
Margin of Safety
-60.0%
Fair Value
$142.79
Current Price
$206.20
$63.41 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
Earnings expanding 7150.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 4.3%
No major concerns identified
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 : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 20.3%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : TEL
No major red flags identified for TEL, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — 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
TEL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins and 14.5% 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.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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