Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsNicolet Bankshares Inc. (NIC)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
$137.28
+0.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 4514% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $428.66M). NIC leads profitability with a 31.1% 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+
NIC
Strong Buy65
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.5%
Revenue surging 46.5% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 61.1%
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 : NIC
The strongest argument for NIC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.1% and operating margin at 50.5%. Revenue growth of 46.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NIC
The primary concerns for NIC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while NIC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
NIC is growing revenue faster at 46.5% — 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 65/100), 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.
Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Nicolet National Bank that offers banking products and services for businesses and individuals. The company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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