Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsEZCORP Inc (EZPW)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
EZPW
EZCORP Inc
$31.95
-0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 1239% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $1.48B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 9.9%. EZPW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
EZPW
Strong Buy76
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
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
Revenue surging 45.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 82.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : EZPW
The strongest argument for EZPW centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 45.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.28 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 : EZPW
The primary concerns for EZPW are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while EZPW is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EZPW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
EZPW is growing revenue faster at 45.9% — 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 76/100), backed by strong 24.6% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
EZCORP Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
EZCORP, Inc. offers pawn loans in the United States and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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