Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsNortheast Bancorp (NBN)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
NBN
Northeast Bancorp
$119.29
-1.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 8489% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $230.26M). NBN leads profitability with a 42.7% 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+
NBN
Strong Buy75
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.5%
Revenue surging 34.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : NBN
The strongest argument for NBN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.7% and operating margin at 65.5%. Revenue growth of 34.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NBN
The primary concerns for NBN are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while NBN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NBN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
NBN is growing revenue faster at 34.6% — 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 75/100), 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.
Northeast Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northeast Bank offers personal and business banking services in Maine, United States. The company is headquartered in Portland, Maine.
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