Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vsState Street Corp (STT)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
$97.95
+1.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
STT
State Street Corp
$193.40
+1.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $53.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd. generates 28% more annual revenue ($19.23B vs $15.02B). ACGL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 23.0%. STT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ACGL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
STT
Buy62
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.8%
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 10.5%
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 2.8%
Earnings declined 24.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : STT
The strongest argument for STT centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 27.8%. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ACGL
The primary concerns for ACGL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STT
The primary concerns for STT are Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
STT is growing revenue faster at -2.8% — sustainability is the question.
ACGL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ACGL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 62/100), 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.
State Street Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
State Street Corporation is an American financial services and bank holding company headquartered at One Lincoln Street in Boston with operations worldwide.
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