Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL)vsBlue Owl Capital Inc (OWL)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd
$94.46
+1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.58B
OWL
Blue Owl Capital Inc
$9.75
+9.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd generates 594% more annual revenue ($19.93B vs $2.87B). ACGL leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 2.8%. OWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.14. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ACGL
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
OWL
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
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 29.5%
Earnings expanding 38.8% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 32.4%
Earnings expanding 57.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 22.1% and operating margin at 29.5%. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OWL
The strongest argument for OWL centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ACGL
No major red flags identified for ACGL, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : OWL
The primary concerns for OWL are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 88.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a mature stock while OWL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OWL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
OWL is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (81/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Blue Owl Capital Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blue Owl Capital Inc. is an asset manager. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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