Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsBank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd (NTB)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$97.95
+1.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
NTB
Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd
$60.24
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 2976% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $625.16M). NTB leads profitability with a 37.5% profit margin vs 24.4%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. NTB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
NTB
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
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
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 : NTB
The strongest argument for NTB centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.5% and operating margin at 32.1%.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NTB
The primary concerns for NTB are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while NTB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
NTB is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — 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 67/100), 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.
Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Limited offers a variety of community, commercial and private banking services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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