Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsDime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$93.80
-0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.09B
DCOM
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
$37.22
+0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 4532% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $426.96M). DCOM leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 24.6%. 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+
DCOM
Strong Buy70
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
Earnings expanding 94.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.2%
Earnings expanding 65.9% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : DCOM
The strongest argument for DCOM centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at 44.2%. Revenue growth of 18.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : DCOM
The primary concerns for DCOM are Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while DCOM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
DCOM is growing revenue faster at 18.1% — 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 70/100), backed by strong 24.6% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of Dime Community Bank providing commercial banking and financial services in New York. The company is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York.
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