Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsBlackstone Group Inc (BX)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$98.48
-0.82%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.28B
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$137.13
+2.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $167.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 24% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $15.48B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 22.7%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. BX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
BX
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.4%
Earnings expanding 57.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 28.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 12.2x book value
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACGL
The strongest argument for ACGL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 26.6%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BX
The strongest argument for BX centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 54.4%. Revenue growth of 28.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BX
The primary concerns for BX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while BX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
BX is growing revenue faster at 28.6% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BX scores higher overall (73/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 22.7% margins and 28.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Arch Capital Group Ltd., offers insurance, reinsurance and mortgage products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
Blackstone Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blackstone Group Inc. is an alternative asset management company specializing in real estate, private equity, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity strategies and multiple asset classes. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices across Asia, Europe and North America.
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