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ACGL vs AIZ Stock Comparison

Scores Breakdown

Metric ACGL AIZ
πŸ“ˆ Growth 16/30 26/30
πŸ’° Profitability 17/20 14/20
🏦 Financial Health 18/20 15/20
πŸ’΅ Valuation 14/20 12/20
⚠️ Risk (lower is better) 4/10 3/10
Overall Score 71/100 74/100

Side-by-Side Summaries

ACGL Analysis AIZ 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

Over the 8 quarters, Revenues rose from about $2.967B in 2024 Q3 to $3.454B in 2026 Q2, roughly a 16% gain. Net Income advanced from about $133.8M to $298.6M, more than doubling, signaling improving operating leverage though occasional quarterly pauses (notably late 2025). The trend is broadly upward, supported by positive cash flow and expanding profits.

πŸ’° Margins & Cash Flow

Gross margin has hovered in the mid-to-high single digits to low double digits, averaging around 8–11%, with margin expansion by 2026. Operating margin followed suit, with 2026 Q2 showing about 11% OPM on revenue of $3.45B. Cash flow remains robust: Net cash from operating activities was strong in multiple quarters (e.g., 2026 Q2 β‰ˆ $454.4M; 2026 Q1 β‰ˆ $240.3M), while investing cash flow was negative as growth initiatives continued. Net cash flow overall was positive in several quarters.

πŸ›‘οΈ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Total assets ($36B) exceed liabilities ($30B), and equity sits around $6B, yielding a comfortable balance sheet. Current assets cover current liabilities, and there is minimal noncurrent debt, with steady operating cash flow underpinning liquidity.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Steady premium revenue growth; improving operating leverage.
  • Risks: Catastrophe/claims volatility and regulatory/interest-rate sensitivity; competitive pricing pressure.