Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsCNO Financial Group Inc (CNO)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
CNO
CNO Financial Group Inc
$47.91
+1.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 338% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $4.51B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 5.4%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
CNO
Buy62
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 20 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 85.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
2.5% revenue growth
5.4% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : CNO
The strongest argument for CNO centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : CNO
The primary concerns for CNO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.72 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while CNO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
CNO is growing revenue faster at 2.5% — 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 62/100), 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.
CNO Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
CNO Financial Group, Inc. develops, markets, and manages health insurance, annuities, individual life insurance, and other insurance products for the middle-income and senior markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
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