Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL)vsTriCo Bancshares (TCBK)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd
$94.46
+1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.58B
TCBK
TriCo Bancshares
$50.27
+0.34%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd generates 4691% more annual revenue ($19.93B vs $415.93M). TCBK leads profitability with a 31.0% profit margin vs 22.1%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ACGL
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
TCBK
Strong Buy74
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 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 29.5%
Earnings expanding 38.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 30.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 22.1% and operating margin at 29.5%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TCBK
The strongest argument for TCBK centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.0% and operating margin at 43.7%. Revenue growth of 10.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
No major red flags identified for ACGL, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : TCBK
The primary concerns for TCBK are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TCBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
TCBK is growing revenue faster at 10.7% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (81/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
TriCo Bancshares
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
TriCo Bancshares is a bank holding company for Tri Counties Bank providing commercial banking services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Chico, California.
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