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Capital One FinancialCHIX:CFXD 78 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CFXD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €122.10. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Credit Services companies, Capital One Financial ranks worse than 69.05% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Capital One Financial's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7,522 Mil. Capital One Financial's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €542,486 Mil. Therefore, Capital One Financial's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capital One Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CFXd'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 1.11 Max: 3.01
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, Capital One Financial's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3.01%. The lowest was 0.45%. And the median was 1.11%.
CHIX:CFXd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 69.05% of 546
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs CHIX:CFXd: 0.54
Capital One Financial (CHIX:CFXd) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Capital One Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Capital One Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capital One Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
CHIX:CFXD vs PYPL, AFRM, SYF: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Capital One Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Capital One Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital One Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.39% mean?
Capital One Financial (CHIX:CFXD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.39% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Capital One Financial and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Capital One Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.45 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital One Financial ranks #377 out of 546 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Capital One Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Capital One Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.39% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 3.01. The Credit Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.93. Capital One Financial's value of 1.39% is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital One Financial ranks #377 out of 546 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Capital One Financial has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital One Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PYPL and AFRM?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Capital One Financial ranks #377 out of 546 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Capital One Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.93. Capital One Financial's value of 1.39% is 28% below this benchmark. Historically, Capital One Financial's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.45 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.93, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Credit Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Credit Services companies is 1.93, based on 546 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Capital One Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.39% is 28% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Capital One Financial and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital One Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.39%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. 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 (CHIX:CFXD) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.39%. The stock's GF Value™ is €122.10, compared to a current price of €156.00 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.39%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 28% below the Credit Services industry median of 1.93. Capital One Financial's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital One Financial (CHIX:CFXD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.39% as of Mar. 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 (CHIX:CFXD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital One Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €156.00 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €122.10.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CFXD:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.39% (25% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: €122.10 vs. price of €156.00 (27.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Credit Services median (#377 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CFXD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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