Author argues Capital One's low valuation, high net interest margin, cloud-based tech, strong capital position, and buyback make it an attractive long despite market fears.
COF — LONG Capital One trades at 8x PE and 0.8x tangible book value, a 20% discount to liquidation value, while its 6.7% net interest margin is double that of big banks. The company was first major bank to go 100% cloud-based, giving it a lean cost structure, and Berkshire owns 3.3%. A 13% common equity ratio provides a capital cushion, and a $16 billion buyback offsets dilution from the Discover merger.
Trading at a PE of 8x and around 0.8x Tangible Book Value. It's at a 20% discount to its liquidation value
This Reddit post, published February 22, 2026, features u/Vig_Newtons discussing COF. 1 trade idea extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers: u/Vig_Newtons · Tickers: COF