Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsRegions Financial Corporation (RF)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$96.09
-0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
RF
Regions Financial Corporation
$30.13
+0.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $25.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 166% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $7.24B). RF leads profitability with a 30.8% profit margin vs 24.4%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. RF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
RF
Strong Buy69
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
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
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.4% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : RF
The strongest argument for RF centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.8% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RF
The primary concerns for RF are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while RF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
RF is growing revenue faster at 3.4% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RF scores higher overall (69/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 30.8% 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.
Regions Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Regions Financial Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in the Regions Center in Birmingham, Alabama. The company provides retail banking and commercial banking, trust, stockbrokerage, and mortgage services.
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