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ACGL vs AFL Stock Comparison

Scores Breakdown

Metric ACGL AFL
πŸ“ˆ Growth 16/30 6/30
πŸ’° Profitability 17/20 18/20
🏦 Financial Health 18/20 15/20
πŸ’΅ Valuation 14/20 12/20
⚠️ Risk (lower is better) 4/10 7/10
Overall Score 71/100 54/100

Side-by-Side Summaries

ACGL Analysis AFL Analysis

πŸ“ˆ Growth & Financial Trajectory

From 2024 Q3 to 2026 Q2, Revenues remained in a tight band around $4.47–$5.21B, finishing at $4.67B in 2026 Q2 (slightly below the start). The eight-quarter path shows a trough in 2025 Q3 ($4.51B) and a peak in 2025 Q2 ($5.21B), signaling modest top-line volatility rather than sustained growth. Conversely, Net Income Attributable To Parent rose from about $886M in 2024 Q3 to $1.057B in 2026 Q2, reflecting improving profitability despite revenue fluctuations. Net income growth (~+19%) over the period supports a cautious positive trajectory.

πŸ’° Margins & Cash Flow

Operating margins have been solid, frequently in the mid-20s to low-30s range (examples: 2025 Q1 ~30%, 2025 Q3 ~34%, 2024 Q4 ~14–21% depending on quarter’s mix). This indicates healthy operating leverage when revenue spikes occur. Cash flow shows robust operating activity: Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities generally around $1.1–$2.2B per quarter (e.g., 2026 Q2 ~$1.32B, 2025 Q4 ~$2.19B). Investing activities are routinely negative, with ongoing cash used for growth, while financing activity varies by quarter. Overall, cash generation supports ongoing liquidity and shareholder value.

πŸ›‘οΈ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Balance sheets exhibit solid liquidity and limited noncurrent leverage. Across quarters, current assets exceed current liabilities (e.g., 2026 Q2: $85.18B vs. $61.15B current liabilities), yielding a healthy current ratio (~1.4). Noncurrent liabilities are effectively zero, and equity attributable to parent sits around $24.0–$24.2B, implying durable solvency and resilience against near-term shocks.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Insurance underwriting performance, pricing discipline, and favorable catastrophe experience can sustain margins and earnings; strong capital markets support reinsurance activities.
  • Risks: Catastrophe losses, regulatory changes, and revenue cyclicality can pressure margins and cash flows; valuation sensitivity to premiums/rates and reserve development.

πŸ“ˆ Growth & Financial Trajectory

Eight quarters show a revenue path from $5.403B (2024 Q3) to $4.117B (2026 Q2). A trough occurred in 2025 Q1 with $4.16B rev and $29M net income. Revenues then recovered to the high 4.7–4.9B range in 2025 H2, before easing again to $4.12B in 2026 Q2. Net income moved from $1.902B (2024 Q3) to $0.825B (2026 Q2), with a dip to $29M in 2025 Q1. Overall, the trend is negative on revenue and earnings, but several quarters display strong operating performance (notably 2024 Q3 and late-2025/2026).

πŸ’° Margins & Cash Flow

Operating margins were robust on several quarters, averaging in the mid-60s percent, peaking around 75% in 2024 Q3 and hovering near 70% in late 2025–2026; a trough around 40–41% occurred in 2025 Q2. Cash flow from operations remained positive across periods (e.g., $315M in 2024 Q4, $1.27B in 2025 Q3, $112M in 2026 Q2), while investing/financing swings produced occasional negative free cash flow (notably 2025 Q1 and 2026 Q1).

πŸ›‘οΈ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Current assets consistently exceed current liabilities (e.g., 2026 Q2: Current Assets $115.96B vs Current Liabilities $85.65B). Total assets run in the $116–$125B range with equity around $28–$30B, indicating a solid reserve position given insurer-liability balances. Leverage remains typical for an insurance franchise, with ample liquidity cushions.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Stable insurance premium streams and investment income support, with favorable rate environments aiding capital generation.
  • Risks: Earnings volatility from reserve dynamics and regulatory shifts; sensitivity to interest-rate changes and macro cycle could compress margins during downturns.