Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsRenasant Corporation (RNST)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$97.95
+1.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
RNST
Renasant Corporation
$40.77
+0.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 1710% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $1.06B). RNST leads profitability with a 29.6% profit margin vs 24.4%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. RNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
RNST
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 43.5%
Revenue surging 45.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 9300.0% YoY
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
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 : RNST
The strongest argument for RNST centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.6% and operating margin at 43.5%. Revenue growth of 45.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RNST
The primary concerns for RNST are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while RNST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RNST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
RNST is growing revenue faster at 45.3% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RNST scores higher overall (82/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 29.6% margins and 45.3% revenue growth. 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.
Renasant Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Renasant Corporation is a bank holding company for Renasant Bank, providing a variety of financial, wealth management, trust and insurance services to retail and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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