Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsBlackstone Group Inc (BX)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$107.28
-2.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.24B
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$119.51
-0.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $141.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 24% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $15.47B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 23.0%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
BX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.8x book value
3.7% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACGL
The strongest argument for ACGL centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/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, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 48.9%. PEG of 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
BX is growing revenue faster at -0.5% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 24.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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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