Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsMeta Financial Group Inc (CASH)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$98.07
-0.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.35B
CASH
Meta Financial Group Inc
$81.46
-0.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 2457% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $752.03M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 23.4%. CASH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.20. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
CASH
Buy63
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 13.5%
Earnings declined 24.7%
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 : CASH
The strongest argument for CASH centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.4% and operating margin at 20.5%. PEG of 0.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : CASH
The primary concerns for CASH are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CASH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
ACGL is growing revenue faster at -10.5% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100), 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.
Meta Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Meta Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company of MetaBank offering various banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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