Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL)vsEnterprise Financial Services (EFSC)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd
$94.46
+1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.58B
EFSC
Enterprise Financial Services
$57.82
+0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd generates 2773% more annual revenue ($19.93B vs $693.68M). EFSC leads profitability with a 28.9% profit margin vs 22.1%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ACGL
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
EFSC
Strong Buy69
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
Strong operational efficiency at 35.3%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Earnings declined 0.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : EFSC
The strongest argument for EFSC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.9% and operating margin at 35.3%. Revenue growth of 12.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
No major red flags identified for ACGL, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : EFSC
The primary concerns for EFSC are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EFSC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
EFSC is growing revenue faster at 12.6% — 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 69/100), 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.
Enterprise Financial Services
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Enterprise Financial Services Corp is the financial holding company of Enterprise Bank & Trust offering banking and wealth management services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri.
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