COF Capital One Financial PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Capital One Financial stock as of Dec 24, 2024 is 17.15. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $10.62 and the stock price of $182.12 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 38% from the past four quarters average of 12.4.
COF PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Capital One Financial for the last ten years is 10.96. The current P/E ratio of 17.15 is 56% higher than the historical average. In the past ten years, COF's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2020 quarter at 35.4, when the stock price was $71.86 and the EPS was $2.03. The lowest point was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 4.53 with a price of $92.17 and an EPS of $20.36.
Capital One Financial PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 125.78% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -77.55% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.94 | 111.61% |
| 2022 | 5.17 | -3.72% |
| 2021 | 5.37 | -71.81% |
| 2020 | 19.05 | 105.5% |
| 2019 | 9.27 | 45.98% |
| 2018 | 6.35 | -77.55% |
| 2017 | 28.29 | 125.78% |
| 2016 | 12.53 | 24.06% |
| 2015 | 10.1 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 10.71 | -2.28% |
COF average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of COF is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
COF PE vs peers
COF's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock C, but it is higher than DFS's and BKU's. Capital One Financial's current PE ratio of 17.15 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 14.91.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CASH Meta Financial Group Inc | 11.35 | $1.81B |
| DFS Discover Financial Services | 12.56 | $44.45B |
| BKU BankUnited Inc | 15.84 | $2.9B |
| COF Capital One Financial Corp | 17.17 | $69.57B |
| C Citigroup Inc | 20.16 | $134.94B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Capital One Financial's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for COF stock as of Dec 24, 2024, stands at 17.15.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Capital One Financial (COF)?
The average PE ratio for COF stock over the past 3 years is 8.05.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Capital One Financial (COF)?
The average PE ratio for COF stock over the past 5 years is 10.03.
What is the highest PE ratio for COF?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 35.4 and it was in the Sep 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for COF compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of COF is 56% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is COF's PE ratio calculated (Capital One Financial PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Capital One Financial's stock price is $182.12. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $10.62. Therefore, Capital One Financial's PE ratio for today is 17.15. PE RATIO(17.15) = STOCK PRICE($182.12) / TTM EPS($10.62)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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