Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL)vsByline Bancorp Inc (BY)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd
$94.46
+1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.58B
BY
Byline Bancorp Inc
$32.15
-0.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd generates 4612% more annual revenue ($19.93B vs $422.94M). BY leads profitability with a 33.0% profit margin vs 22.1%. ACGL trades at a lower P/E of 8.4x. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ACGL
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
BY
Strong Buy66
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
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 29.5%
Earnings expanding 38.8% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.4%
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACGL
The strongest argument for ACGL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 29.5%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BY
The strongest argument for BY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.0% and operating margin at 48.4%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
No major red flags identified for ACGL, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : BY
The primary concerns for BY are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
BY is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (81/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Byline Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Byline Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Byline Bank offering a range of banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, commercial and financial real estate sponsors, and consumers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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