Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL)vsNorthrim BanCorp Inc (NRIM)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd
$94.46
+1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.58B
NRIM
Northrim BanCorp Inc
$24.53
+0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $556.34M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd generates 9312% more annual revenue ($19.93B vs $211.74M). NRIM leads profitability with a 30.7% profit margin vs 22.1%. ACGL trades at a lower P/E of 8.4x. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ACGL
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
NRIM
Buy64
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
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 29.5%
Earnings expanding 38.8% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
2.5% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 22.1% and operating margin at 29.5%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NRIM
The strongest argument for NRIM centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.7% and operating margin at 37.8%.
Bear Case : ACGL
No major red flags identified for ACGL, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : NRIM
The primary concerns for NRIM are EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NRIM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
ACGL is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (81/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Northrim BanCorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Northrim Bank offering commercial banking products and services to businesses and professionals. The company is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.
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