Capital One Financial (XBUL:CFX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.24 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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XBUL:CFX Capital One Financial Corp XBUL:CFX
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What is Capital One Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Capital One Financial XBUL:CFX 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.24 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates XBUL:CFX with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of лв151.97. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 423 Credit Services companies, Capital One Financial ranks better than 54.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Capital One Financial's current share price is лв185.00. Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was лв82.70. Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:CFX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 2.02   Max: 3.26
Current: 2.43

During the past years, Capital One Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.26. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 2.02.

XBUL:CFX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
54.37% of 423 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.17 vs XBUL:CFX: 2.43

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Capital One Financial's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв43.829. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is лв82.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Capital One Financial  (XBUL:CFX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Capital One Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Capital One Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Capital One Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Capital One Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Capital One Financial Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.56 2.51 2.84 2.08 2.24

XBUL:CFX vs PYPL, AXP, SYF: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Capital One Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Capital One Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=185.00/82.70
=2.24

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Capital One Financial's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=43.829/333.9520*333.9520
=43.829

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Capital One Financial Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 21.935 241.428 30.341
201612 23.071 241.432 31.912
201703 23.005 243.801 31.512
201706 23.590 244.955 32.161
201709 24.533 246.819 33.194
201712 24.576 246.524 33.292
201803 24.177 249.554 32.354
201806 25.297 251.989 33.525
201809 24.864 252.439 32.893
201812 23.688 251.233 31.487
201903 25.795 254.202 33.888
201906 25.868 256.143 33.726
201909 25.333 256.759 32.949
201912 27.533 256.974 35.781
202003 27.208 258.115 35.202
202006 24.655 257.797 31.938
202009 27.649 260.280 35.475
202012 27.454 260.474 35.199
202103 26.552 264.877 33.476
202106 28.001 271.696 34.417
202109 30.529 274.310 37.167
202112 32.876 278.802 39.379
202203 34.054 287.504 39.556
202206 36.013 296.311 40.588
202209 39.320 296.808 44.241
202212 40.475 296.797 45.542
202303 39.841 301.836 44.080
202306 40.339 305.109 44.152
202309 41.968 307.789 45.535
202312 42.651 306.746 46.434
202403 42.118 312.332 45.033
202406 42.649 314.175 45.334
202409 44.824 315.301 47.475
202412 45.660 315.605 48.314
202503 44.727 319.799 46.706
202506 42.435 322.561 43.934
202509 41.532 324.800 42.702
202512 41.799 324.054 43.076
202603 41.962 330.213 42.437
202606 43.829 333.952 43.829

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.24 mean?
Capital One Financial (XBUL:CFX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.24 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Capital One Financial and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital One Financial ranks #193 out of 423 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Capital One Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.24 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 3.26. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.17. Capital One Financial's value of 2.24 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital One Financial ranks #193 out of 423 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Capital One Financial has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital One Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PYPL and AXP?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Capital One Financial ranks #193 out of 423 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Capital One Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.17. Capital One Financial's value of 2.24 is 29.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Capital One Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 3.17, Capital One Financial has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 3.17, based on 423 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Capital One Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.24 is 29.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Capital One Financial and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital One Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.24, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital One Financial stock overvalued right now?
Capital One Financial (XBUL:CFX) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.24. The stock's GF Value™ is лв151.97, compared to a current price of лв185.00 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.24, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 29.3% below the Credit Services industry median of 3.17. Capital One Financial's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital One Financial (XBUL:CFX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.24 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Capital One Financial (XBUL:CFX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital One Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of лв185.00 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of лв151.97.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:CFX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.24 (11% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: лв151.97 vs. price of лв185.00 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.3% below the Credit Services median (#193 of 423)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:CFX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Capital One Financial Business Description

Address 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Capital One Financial is a diversified financial-services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending. Following the acquisition of Discover in 2025, the firm also has a modest personal loan business, though credit card lending provides the majority of the bank's revenue.
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