Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)vsWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB)
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$189.48
-1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $122.14B
WAB
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
$265.71
+0.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $45.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 216% more annual revenue ($36.31B vs $11.51B). WAB leads profitability with a 10.5% 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+
WAB
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COF.
Margin of Safety
+16.1%
Fair Value
$303.40
Current Price
$265.71
$37.69 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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 4.3%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
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 : WAB
Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.37 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 : WAB
The primary concerns for WAB are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WAB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — 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 64/100) and 46.3% revenue growth. WAB offers better value entry with a 16.1% margin of safety. 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.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
Wabtec Corporation (derived from Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation) is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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