Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsFirst Western Financial Inc (MYFW)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$96.09
-0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
MYFW
First Western Financial Inc
$30.99
-0.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $306.23M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 17930% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $106.67M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 17.3%. ACGL trades at a lower P/E of 7.7x. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
MYFW
Strong Buy66
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
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 26.0%
Revenue surging 27.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 24.4% and operating margin at 26.6%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MYFW
The strongest argument for MYFW centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 26.0%. Revenue growth of 27.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MYFW
The primary concerns for MYFW are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while MYFW is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MYFW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
MYFW is growing revenue faster at 27.7% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 24.4% 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 Western Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Western Financial, Inc., a financial holding company, provides wealth management, private banking, personal trust, investment management, home loan, and institutional asset management services. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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