Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsUnited Bancorp Inc (UBCP)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$96.09
-0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
UBCP
United Bancorp Inc
$15.72
+0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.08M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 58188% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $32.99M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 24.2%. ACGL trades at a lower P/E of 7.7x. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
UBCP
Buy52
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
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 24.4% and operating margin at 26.6%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UBCP
The strongest argument for UBCP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.2% and operating margin at 25.4%.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UBCP
The primary concerns for UBCP are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while UBCP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
UBCP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.35 — expect wider price swings.
UBCP is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 24.4% 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.
United Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
United Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Unified Bank providing commercial and retail banking services in Ohio. The company is headquartered in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
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