Capital One [COF] vs Mastercard [MA] Detailed Stock Comparison
Capital One
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Mastercard
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Capital One wins in 9 metrics, Mastercard wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Capital One appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Capital One | Mastercard | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 591.33 | 38.33 | Mastercard |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.29 | 65.66 | Capital One |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.50 | 240.92 | Capital One |
| PEG Ratio | 13.59 | 34.75 | Capital One |
| EV/EBITDA | N/A | 27.92 | N/A |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.00% | 44.93% | Mastercard |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -532.77% | 59.92% | Mastercard |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 59.92% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 0.01% | 176.95% | Mastercard |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.00% | 23.68% | Mastercard |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $16.96B | $13.59B | Capital One |
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% | 0.53% | Capital One |
| 1-Year Return | 54.51% | 25.75% | Capital One |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.73 | 17.01 | Capital One |
| Enterprise Value | $136.40B | $524.12B | Mastercard |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.74 | 17.33 | Capital One |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | N/A | 77.23% | N/A |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $57 | $33 | Capital One |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.36 | $14.85 | Mastercard |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.17 | 1.03 | Mastercard |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Capital One vs Mastercard Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One | 0.48% | 0.39% | -4.24% | 9.91% | 4.77% | 16.55% |
| Mastercard | 2.33% | 2.58% | 2.11% | 1.27% | 1.56% | 9.94% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One | 54.51% | 79.96% | 199.83% | 156.29% | 436.55% | 149.96% |
| Mastercard | 25.75% | 62.14% | 75.77% | 486.80% | 2,627.54% | 12,693.32% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Capital One vs Mastercard
| Metric | COF | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $136.14B | $514.50B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 4,346,370 | 2,710,550 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,933,890 | 2,779,497 |
| Last Close | $208.28 | $574.32 |
| 52 Week Range | $131.55 - $232.45 | $451.03 - $594.71 |
| % from 52W High | -10.40% | -3.43% |
| All-Time High | $232.45 (Jul 23, 2025) | $594.71 (Jun 11, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -10.40% | -3.43% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.81% | 0.17% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.32% | 0.14% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.45% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -5.33% | 0.60% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.00% | 1.77% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 0.50 | 240.92 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $165.05 | $8.67 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $95.38 | $10.36 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $19.64B | $16.95B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $4.45B | $15.46B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.91% | 0.53% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.80 | $2.84 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Capital One vs Mastercard
| Metric | COF | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 591.33 | 38.33 |
| Forward P/E | 13.59 | 34.75 |
| PEG Ratio | 13.59 | 34.75 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.73 | 17.01 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.29 | 65.66 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $136.14B | $514.50B |
| Enterprise Value | $136.40B | $524.12B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.74 | 17.33 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | N/A | 27.92 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.17 | 1.03 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $165.05 | $8.67 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Capital One vs Mastercard
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | COF | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $10.00B | $7.25B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | N/A | $1.69B |
| Gross Profit | N/A | $5.56B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | N/A | $4.30B |
| EBITDA | N/A | $4.58B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $1.73B | $4.03B |
| Income Tax | $325.00M | $751.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $1.40B | $3.28B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | COF | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $48.57B | $7.58B |
| Total Current Assets | N/A | $19.80B |
| Total Current Liabilities | N/A | $17.83B |
| Long-Term Debt | $41.20B | $18.80B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $63.54B | $6.70B |
| Retained Earnings | $65.62B | $75.50B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | COF | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.30B | $4.47B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-348.00M | $-159.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.32B | $2.02B |
| Debt Repayment | $-6.07B | $-750.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-375.00M | $-2.55B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | COF | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 8.42M | 5.15M |
| Short Ratio | 2.37 | 1.45 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 4,346,370 | 2,710,550 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,933,890 | 2,779,497 |
| Shares Outstanding | 381.23M | 913.40M |
| Float Shares | 626.84M | 896.04M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.60% | 0.90% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Capital One vs Mastercard
| Metric | COF | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.80 | $2.84 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.91% | 0.53% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.40 | $2.09 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.48% | 0.15% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $7.20 | $6.28 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 18, 2025 | Apr 09, 2025 |