Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsGreat Elm Capital Corp (GECC)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$96.09
-0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
GECC
Great Elm Capital Corp
$5.98
+0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.34M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 43954% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $43.66M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs -87.7%. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
GECC
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.6%
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -30.7% — below average capital efficiency
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 24.4% and operating margin at 26.6%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GECC
The strongest argument for GECC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : GECC
The primary concerns for GECC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while GECC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
GECC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
ACGL is growing revenue faster at -10.5% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 24.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Great Elm Capital Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Great Elm Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in loans and mezzanines, mid-market investments.
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