Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL)vsErie Indemnity Company (ERIE)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd
$94.46
+1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.58B
ERIE
Erie Indemnity Company
$218.93
-0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd generates 387% more annual revenue ($19.93B vs $4.09B). ACGL leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 14.0%. 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-
ERIE
Buy53
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 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 29.5%
Earnings expanding 38.8% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
2.3% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ERIE
The strongest argument for ERIE centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ACGL
No major red flags identified for ACGL, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : ERIE
The primary concerns for ERIE are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a mature stock while ERIE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ERIE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
ACGL is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — 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 53/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Erie Indemnity Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Erie Indemnity Company is an administrative agent for underwriters on the Erie Insurance Exchange in the United States. The company is headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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