Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsRenasant Corporation (RNST)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
RNST
Renasant Corporation
$40.83
+0.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 1922% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $978.30M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 23.3%. 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+
RNST
Strong Buy77
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 45.2%
Revenue surging 60.2% year-over-year
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 44.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : RNST
The strongest argument for RNST centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 45.2%. Revenue growth of 60.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RNST
The primary concerns for RNST are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while RNST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RNST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
RNST is growing revenue faster at 60.2% — 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 77/100), 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.
Renasant Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Renasant Corporation is a bank holding company for Renasant Bank, providing a variety of financial, wealth management, trust and insurance services to retail and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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