Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsNational Bank Holdings Corporation (NBHC)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$93.80
-0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.09B
NBHC
National Bank Holdings Corporation
$42.85
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 4508% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $429.18M). NBHC leads profitability with a 24.7% profit margin vs 24.6%. 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+
NBHC
Buy63
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
Earnings expanding 94.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 27.0%
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 : NBHC
The strongest argument for NBHC centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 23.1%. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NBHC
The primary concerns for NBHC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while NBHC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NBHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
NBHC is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (79/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 24.6% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
National Bank Holdings Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
National Bank Holdings Corporation is the banking holding company for NBH Bank offering various banking products and financial services to commercial, commercial and consumer clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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