Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsCohen & Company Inc (COHN)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
COHN
Cohen & Company Inc
$11.47
+0.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $29.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 6515% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $298.96M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 5.2%. COHN trades at a lower P/E of 2.5x. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
COHN
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Revenue surging 107.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 120.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : COHN
The strongest argument for COHN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 107.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : COHN
The primary concerns for COHN are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while COHN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
COHN is growing revenue faster at 107.3% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), 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.
Cohen & Company Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Cohen & Company Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York City; Boca Raton, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and London, United Kingdom.
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