Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsSWK Holdings Corp (SWKH)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$94.33
-0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.74B
SWKH
SWK Holdings Corp
$15.90
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $192.33M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 52521% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $37.58M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs -6.7%. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
SWKH
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Earnings expanding 157.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -1.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 27.8%
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 : SWKH
The strongest argument for SWKH centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SWKH
The primary concerns for SWKH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while SWKH is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ACGL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.31 — 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.
Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (79/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 24.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
SWK Holdings Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
SWK Holdings Corporation, a specialized finance company, focuses on the healthcare sector. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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