Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsState Street Corp (STT)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
STT
State Street Corp
$157.88
-1.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $44.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 37% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $14.39B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 21.3%. 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+
STT
Buy63
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
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.8%
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 2.8%
Earnings declined 24.1%
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 : STT
The strongest argument for STT centers on Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 27.8%. PEG of 1.09 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 : STT
The primary concerns for STT are Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
STT is growing revenue faster at -2.8% — 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 63/100), 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.
State Street Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
State Street Corporation is an American financial services and bank holding company headquartered at One Lincoln Street in Boston with operations worldwide.
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