Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsPennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd (PFLT)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
-1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
PFLT
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd
$8.33
+3.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $804.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 7265% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $268.52M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 23.1%. PFLT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.26. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
PFLT
Strong Buy74
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.3%
Earnings expanding 2033.0% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : PFLT
The strongest argument for PFLT centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 77.3%. PEG of 0.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PFLT
The primary concerns for PFLT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while PFLT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PFLT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
PFLT is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — 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 74/100), 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.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd (PFLT) is a leading business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions, primarily through floating rate loans to middle-market enterprises. The firm emphasizes capital preservation and aims to generate consistent income while delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns via a diversified portfolio of debt instruments. With an experienced management team and strategic partnerships, PFLT is well-equipped to navigate market fluctuations and leverage growth opportunities within the middle-market lending landscape.
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