Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL)vsLendingtree Inc (TREE)
ACGL
Arch Capital Group Ltd
$94.46
+1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.58B
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$49.59
+2.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $702.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arch Capital Group Ltd generates 1684% more annual revenue ($19.93B vs $1.12B). ACGL leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 13.5%. ACGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ACGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ACGL
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
TREE
Strong Buy69
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 77 in profit
Earnings expanding 1747.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TREE
The strongest argument for TREE centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACGL
No major red flags identified for ACGL, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACGL profiles as a mature stock while TREE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TREE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.15 — expect wider price swings.
TREE is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — 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 69/100), 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.
Lendingtree Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
LendingTree, Inc., through its subsidiary, LT Intermediate Company, LLC, operates an online consumer platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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