Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsNorwood Financial Corp (NWFL)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$100.53
-0.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.41B
NWFL
Norwood Financial Corp
$33.99
+0.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $370.86M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 19739% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $99.69M). NWFL leads profitability with a 28.9% 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+
NWFL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Revenue surging 34.7% year-over-year
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 28.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACGL
The strongest argument for ACGL centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. 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 : NWFL
The strongest argument for NWFL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.9% and operating margin at 44.9%. Revenue growth of 34.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NWFL
The primary concerns for NWFL are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while NWFL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NWFL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
NWFL is growing revenue faster at 34.7% — 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 73/100), 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.
Norwood Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Norwood Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
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