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Cash Flow Projection

Year2027202820292030203120322033203420352036
Free Cash Flow39,628.2460,076.4191,075.84138,070.97209,315.6256,286.02313,796.6384,212.56470,429.85575,994.31
Terminal Value---------7,415,926.76
Cumulated PVRunning Sum35,701.1284,460.48151,054.35242,005.98366,224.6503,245.57654,388.34821,108.351,005,011.033,819,641.58
* Scroll horizontally for more yearsAll figures in USD Millions

Valuation Breakdown

Enterprise Value (EV)$3,819,641.58
(+) Cash & Investments$59,227
(-) Total Debt$53,887
Equity Value$3,824,981.58
Shares Outstanding621.93
Fair Value Per Share$6,150.18
All figures in USD Millions

Calculated Fair Value

$6150.18
Current Price$194.32
Margin of Safety+3064.98%
Buy

COF (COF) DCF Valuation Analysis

Independent intrinsic value calculation based on latest financial reports.

Potentially Undervalued

Our COF DCF calculator utilizes a two-stage Discounted Cash Flow model to estimate the true value of COF stock. As of the most recent quarterly report (12/31/2025), COF generated $26,140,000,000 in Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) Free Cash Flow.

Key Valuation Metrics for COF

Forward P/E
7.91
Price to Book
1.12
Margin of Safety
3065.0%
Intrinsic Value
$6,150.18

By discounting COF's future cash flows using an expected return of 11%, we can determine if the stock is currently trading at a margin of safety. A positive margin of safety suggests that market expectations may be too low relative to the company's historical cash flow productivity.

Final Verdict

For COF to be considered a fair investment at current levels, it would need to sustain a cash flow growth rate of approximately 51.60% for the next five years. This valuation model accounts for COF's current cash position of $59,227,000,832 and total debt of $53,887,000,576. With a fair value of $6,150.18, COF shows potential upside for long-term investors.

Why use DCF for COF?

Discounted Cash Flow is widely considered the most accurate method for valuing mature companies like COF. Using our Free DCF Calculator, you can customize every assumption in this model to see how it affects the intrinsic value.

Based on Owner Earnings (FCF)
Includes Balance Sheet adjustments
Customizable growth assumptions

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