Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsFirst American Corporation (FAF)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
FAF
First American Corporation
$67.02
+1.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 157% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $7.71B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 8.7%. 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+
FAF
Strong Buy68
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 20 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 70.4% YoY
16.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : FAF
The strongest argument for FAF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while FAF is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FAF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
FAF is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — 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 68/100), 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.
First American Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
First American Financial Corporation, provides financial services. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
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