Capital One Financial Corp EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
8.40
Enterprise Value
$173.04B
EBITDA (TTM)
$20.60B
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
8.40 = $173.04B ÷ $20.60B
What This Means
Capital One Financial Corp's EV/EBITDA of 8.4 is on the lower side versus many large-cap peers — context still depends on growth and leverage.
About Capital One Financial Corp
Capital One Financial Corp (COF) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Financial Services. With a market capitalization of about $128.22B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $217.68, within a 52-week range of $174.24 to $259.64 (-16.2% from the high, +24.9% from the low). Beta of 1.03 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 14.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Capital One Financial Corp, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Financial Services. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 8.40x EV/EBITDA, Capital One Financial Corp (COF) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $173.04B and EBITDA near $20.60B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the COF metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Capital One Financial Corp's EV/EBITDA of 8.40 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (17.47), V (24.95), MA (25.34). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- COF is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.03 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 14.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is COF's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Capital One Financial Corp's ratio is about 8.40 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Financial Services.
Is 8.40 high or low vs peers?
Among Financial Services peers (e.g. GS (62.73), MS (41.91), SCHW (32.24)), COF's 8.40 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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