Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsOppenheimer Holdings Inc (OPY)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$109.24
+0.06%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.20B
OPY
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
$89.68
-1.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $971.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 1022% more annual revenue ($18.78B vs $1.67B). ACGL leads profitability with a 23.3% profit margin vs 5.2%. 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
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.8%
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 8.9%
Earnings declined 15.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACGL
The strongest argument for ACGL centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 26.8%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OPY
The strongest argument for OPY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while OPY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
OPY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
ACGL is growing revenue faster at -8.9% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 23.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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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