Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsPennyMac Finl Svcs Inc (PFSI)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
PFSI
PennyMac Finl Svcs Inc
$81.24
-0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 496% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $3.32B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 15.3%. 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+
PFSI
Buy57
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
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 16.6%
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, 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 : PFSI
The strongest argument for PFSI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 14.6%.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PFSI
The primary concerns for PFSI are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.98 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PFSI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
ACGL is growing revenue faster at -3.3% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (79/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 24.6% 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.
PennyMac Finl Svcs Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · MORTGAGE FINANCE · USA
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. is engaged in investment management and mortgage banking activities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.
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