Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsVirtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$96.09
-0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
VIRT
Virtu Financial, Inc.
$60.86
-1.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 489% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $3.26B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 16.9%. 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-
VIRT
Buy64
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
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 29.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 1.2%
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 : VIRT
The strongest argument for VIRT centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 36.3%. Revenue growth of 29.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VIRT
The primary concerns for VIRT are Debt/Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while VIRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VIRT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
VIRT is growing revenue faster at 29.1% — 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 64/100), 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.
Virtu Financial, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Virtu Financial, Inc., a financial services company, provides data, analytics and connectivity products and execution services to clients around the world. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Compare with Other INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?