Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsPershing Square Inc. (PS)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$88.34
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.03B
PS
Pershing Square Inc.
$35.75
-6.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 2476% more annual revenue ($19.78B vs $767.71M). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 10.7%. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ACGL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
PS
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.6%
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 17.0x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
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 : PS
The strongest argument for PS centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PS
The primary concerns for PS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while PS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PS is growing revenue faster at 9.9% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (79/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 24.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Pershing Square Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Pluralsight, Inc. operates a cloud-based technology skills platform in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Draper, Utah.
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