Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL)vsConnectOne Bancorp Inc (CNOB)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd
$94.46
+1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.58B
CNOB
ConnectOne Bancorp Inc
$29.22
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd generates 5167% more annual revenue ($19.93B vs $378.40M). CNOB leads profitability with a 25.9% profit margin vs 22.1%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ACGL
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
CNOB
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 29.5%
Earnings expanding 38.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 53.9%
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 47.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 22.1% and operating margin at 29.5%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CNOB
The strongest argument for CNOB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.9% and operating margin at 53.9%. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
No major red flags identified for ACGL, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : CNOB
The primary concerns for CNOB are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a mature stock while CNOB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNOB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
CNOB is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (81/100 vs 78/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
ConnectOne Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for ConnectOne Bank, a licensed commercial bank offering a variety of commercial banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
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