Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsDime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$98.48
-0.82%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.28B
DCOM
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
$40.32
-1.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 4280% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $439.07M). DCOM leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 24.4%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
DCOM
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
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.6%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACGL
The strongest argument for ACGL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. 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 : DCOM
The strongest argument for DCOM centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 44.6%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : DCOM
The primary concerns for DCOM are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while DCOM is a mature 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 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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.
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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