Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsCapital One Financial Corporation (COF)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$92.04
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$200.70
-1.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $121.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Capital One Financial Corporation generates 84% more annual revenue ($36.31B vs $19.78B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 8.9%. COF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.20. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
COF
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 94.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 46.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 28.6%
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 3.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACGL
The strongest argument for ACGL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.6% and operating margin at 25.3%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : COF
The strongest argument for COF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 46.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : COF
The primary concerns for COF are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 59.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while COF is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
COF is growing revenue faster at 46.3% — sustainability is the question.
COF generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (79/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 24.6% 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.
Capital One Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Capital One Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts, headquartered in McLean, Virginia with operations primarily in the United States.
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