Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsChicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
LIEN
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.
$9.82
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $223.41M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 33374% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $59.08M). LIEN leads profitability with a 57.9% profit margin vs 24.6%. LIEN trades at a lower P/E of 6.5x. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
LIEN
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
Keeps 58 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.8%
Revenue surging 40.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : LIEN
The strongest argument for LIEN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 57.9% and operating margin at 65.8%. Revenue growth of 40.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LIEN
The primary concerns for LIEN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while LIEN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ACGL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.31 — expect wider price swings.
LIEN is growing revenue faster at 40.1% — 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 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.
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Silver Spike Investment Corp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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