Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsMain Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
$51.81
-0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 3373% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $569.45M). MAIN leads profitability with a 74.9% profit margin vs 24.6%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
MAIN
Buy54
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
Keeps 75 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 87.0%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.2% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 58.7%
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 : MAIN
The strongest argument for MAIN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 74.9% and operating margin at 87.0%.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MAIN
The primary concerns for MAIN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while MAIN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MAIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
MAIN is growing revenue faster at 2.2% — 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 54/100), 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.
Main Street Capital Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is a leading publicly traded business development company that focuses on delivering tailored debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market enterprises across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and business services. With a robust investment strategy emphasizing long-term value creation, MAIN seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors while enhancing the growth potential of its portfolio companies. The firm leverages its extensive industry knowledge and disciplined approach to navigate the private equity landscape effectively, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing substantial income streams and fostering sustainable business success.
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