Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO)vsAXIS Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS)
AGO
Assured Guaranty Ltd
$76.63
+2.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.39B
AXS
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd
$98.81
+3.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd generates 721% more annual revenue ($6.69B vs $814.00M). AGO leads profitability with a 51.0% profit margin vs 16.0%. AGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. AXS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
AGO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
AXS
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 51 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.3%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 45.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.2%
Earnings declined 44.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGO
The strongest argument for AGO centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.0% and operating margin at 24.3%. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : AXS
The strongest argument for AXS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.0% and operating margin at 19.0%. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AGO
The primary concerns for AGO are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : AXS
The primary concerns for AXS are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGO profiles as a declining stock while AXS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
AXS is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
AXS generates stronger free cash flow (519M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AXS scores higher overall (76/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 16.0% 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.
Assured Guaranty Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Assured Guaranty Ltd., provides credit protection products to the public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, offers various specialized insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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