Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsTowne Bank (TOWN)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$93.80
-0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.09B
TOWN
Towne Bank
$34.99
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 2155% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $877.21M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 19.0%. ACGL trades at a lower P/E of 7.3x. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
TOWN
Buy58
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 21 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 35.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 29.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 32.8%
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 : TOWN
The strongest argument for TOWN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.0% and operating margin at 35.8%. Revenue growth of 29.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TOWN
The primary concerns for TOWN are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while TOWN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TOWN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
TOWN is growing revenue faster at 29.8% — 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 58/100), 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.
Towne Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
TowneBank offers retail and business banking services for individuals, professionals, and business companies. The company is headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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