Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsFive Star Bancorp (FSBC)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
$41.87
-2.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $919.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 12439% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $157.73M). FSBC leads profitability with a 42.5% profit margin vs 24.6%. ACGL trades at a lower P/E of 7.0x. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
FSBC
Strong Buy67
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
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 60.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : FSBC
The strongest argument for FSBC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.5% and operating margin at 60.3%. Revenue growth of 26.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : FSBC
The primary concerns for FSBC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while FSBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FSBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
FSBC is growing revenue faster at 26.9% — 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 67/100), 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.
Five Star Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Five Star Bancorp is the banking holding company for Five Star Bank offering a range of banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals and individuals. The company is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California.
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