Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsOppenheimer Holdings Inc (OPY)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$94.66
-0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.06B
OPY
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
$119.78
+1.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 1021% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $1.72B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 6.0%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
OPY
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 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.0% margin — thin
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, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 26.6%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OPY
The strongest argument for OPY centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : OPY
The primary concerns for OPY are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while OPY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OPY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
OPY is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 24.4% 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.
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a middle market investment bank and full service stockbroker in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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