PE Ratio: 12.53

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 12.53 is 34% above its 5-year average of 9.36, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.94–117.82).

As of 2026-09-19T00:15:32.012Z. 83.31% below its 12-month average of 75.08.

PE Ratio (12.53) = Close Price ($202.43) / Diluted TTM EPS ($16.16)

COF PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 12.5, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 72% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?

The P/E ratio for COF stock is 12.53.

Is Capital One Financial Corporation's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 12.53 is 34% above its 5-year average of 9.36, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.94–117.82).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for COF stock is 75.08.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for COF stock is 37.65.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for COF stock is 9.36.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for COF stock is 11.01.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for COF stock is 10.09.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for COF stock is 10.10.

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