Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO)vsAXIS Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS)
AGO
Assured Guaranty Ltd
$81.48
-0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.66B
AXS
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd
$101.04
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd generates 689% more annual revenue ($6.56B vs $832.00M). AGO leads profitability with a 60.5% profit margin vs 15.4%. AGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. AXS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AGO
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
AXS
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+82.0%
Fair Value
$480.17
Current Price
$81.48
$398.69 discount
Margin of Safety
+60.0%
Fair Value
$253.92
Current Price
$101.04
$152.88 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 61 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 20.2%
17.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 37.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGO
The strongest argument for AGO centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 60.5% and operating margin at 12.1%. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : AXS
The strongest argument for AXS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 20.2%. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AGO
The primary concerns for AGO are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : AXS
The primary concerns for AXS are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGO profiles as a declining stock while AXS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
AXS is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
AXS generates stronger free cash flow (614M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AXS scores higher overall (74/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 17.8% revenue growth. AGO offers better value entry with a 82.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Assured Guaranty Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Assured Guaranty Ltd., provides credit protection products to the public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, offers various specialized insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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