Capital One Financial Corp PEG Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
PEG Ratio
0.88
PE Ratio (TTM)
11.28
EPS (TTM)
$16.71
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
0.88 = 11.28 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Capital One Financial Corp's PEG ratio of 0.88 is below 1, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth rate. A PEG below 1 often signals a buying opportunity.
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 $117.19B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $194.48, within a 52-week range of $174.24 to $259.64 (-25.1% from the high, +11.6% from the low). Beta of 1.13 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
The PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Capital One Financial Corp, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Capital One Financial Corp's PEG ratio of 0.88 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (0.34), V (1.90), MA (1.62). 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 1.13 suggests higher-than-market 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 PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Capital One Financial Corp's PEG of 0.88 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG below 1.0 (0.88) is often described as inexpensive relative to growth expectations — verify the growth input is realistic.
What are limitations of PEG for COF?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Financial Services peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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