Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsSouth Plains Financial Inc (SPFI)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$96.09
-0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
SPFI
South Plains Financial Inc
$44.76
+0.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $859.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 8493% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $223.82M). SPFI leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 24.4%. ACGL trades at a lower P/E of 7.7x. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SPFI
Buy65
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
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.9%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : SPFI
The strongest argument for SPFI centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 37.9%. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SPFI
The primary concerns for SPFI are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a declining stock while SPFI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPFI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
SPFI is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — 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 65/100), backed by strong 24.4% 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.
South Plains Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
South Plains Financial, Inc. is a bank holding company for City Bank providing commercial and consumer financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. The company is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas.
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