Financial Highlights [Financial Highlights](index=4&type=section&id=Financial%20Highlights) Arch Capital Group saw strong premium growth in Q2 and H1 2025, but net income declined due to a higher combined ratio Q2 2025 Key Financial Metrics (Three Months Ended June 30) | Metric | Q2 2025 ($ Millions) | Q2 2024 ($ Millions) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross Premiums Written | $6,196 | $5,382 | 15.1% | | Net Premiums Earned | $4,337 | $3,565 | 21.7% | | Underwriting Income | $818 | $762 | 7.3% | | Net Income to Common Shareholders | $1,227 | $1,259 | (2.5)% | | Diluted EPS | $3.23 | $3.30 | (2.1)% | | After-tax Operating Income | $979 | $981 | (0.2)% | | Diluted Operating EPS | $2.58 | $2.57 | 0.4% | | Combined Ratio | 81.2% | 78.7% | 2.5 percentage points | H1 2025 Key Financial Metrics (Six Months Ended June 30) | Metric | H1 2025 ($ Millions) | H1 2024 ($ Millions) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross Premiums Written | $12,659 | $11,315 | 11.9% | | Net Premiums Earned | $8,525 | $6,987 | 22.0% | | Underwriting Income | $1,235 | $1,498 | (17.6)% | | Net Income to Common Shareholders | $1,791 | $2,369 | (24.4)% | | Diluted EPS | $4.70 | $6.22 | (24.4)% | | After-tax Operating Income | $1,566 | $1,914 | (18.2)% | | Diluted Operating EPS | $4.11 | $5.02 | (18.1)% | | Combined Ratio | 85.5% | 78.7% | 6.8 percentage points | - The book value per common share increased by **7.3%** during Q2 2025 and **11.4%** during the first six months of 2025[14](index=14&type=chunk) - The pre-tax total return on investments was **3.09%** for Q2 2025, a significant improvement from **1.33%** in Q2 2024[14](index=14&type=chunk)[15](index=15&type=chunk) Consolidated Financial Statements [Consolidated Statements of Income](index=5&type=section&id=a.%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Total revenues increased in Q2 2025, but net income available to common shareholders slightly decreased due to higher losses and expenses Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024) | (In millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net premiums earned | $4,337 | $3,565 | | Total revenues | $5,213 | $4,229 | | Losses and loss adjustment expenses | $(2,303) | $(1,827) | | Total expenses | $(3,802) | $(2,908) | | Net income available to Arch common shareholders | $1,227 | $1,259 | | Diluted EPS | $3.23 | $3.30 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=6&type=section&id=b.%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets and shareholders' equity significantly increased as of June 30, 2025, driven by investment growth and improved book value per share Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (As of June 30) | (In millions, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total investments | $44,293 | $37,085 | | Total assets | $78,788 | $65,465 | | Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses | $32,089 | $24,466 | | Total liabilities | $55,747 | $44,800 | | Total shareholders' equity | $23,041 | $20,665 | | Book value per common share | $59.17 | $52.75 | [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity](index=7&type=section&id=c.%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Shareholders'%20Equity) Total shareholders' equity increased in Q2 2025, driven by net income and investment appreciation, partially offset by share repurchases - Retained earnings increased by **$1,230 million** in Q2 2025, reflecting net income of **$1,240 million** less **$10 million** in preferred dividends[23](index=23&type=chunk) - The company repurchased **$163 million** of its common shares for treasury in Q2 2025, and **$392 million** in the first six months of 2025[23](index=23&type=chunk) - Accumulated other comprehensive income improved from a loss of **$408 million** at the start of the quarter to a loss of **$48 million** at the end, mainly due to a **$296 million** change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale investments[23](index=23&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=d.%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash from operations decreased in H1 2025, with significant cash used for fixed maturity investments and share repurchases Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights (Six Months Ended June 30) | (In millions) | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $2,582 | $3,082 | | Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities | $(2,236) | $(2,918) | | Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | $(369) | $(28) | | Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash | $48 | $129 | Segment Information [Overview](index=9&type=section&id=a.%20Overview) The company operates through three underwriting segments: Insurance, Reinsurance, and Mortgage, with performance measured by underwriting income - **Insurance Segment:** Focuses on specialty commercial insurance products in North America, Bermuda, the UK, Europe, and Australia[29](index=29&type=chunk) - **Reinsurance Segment:** Offers a variety of reinsurance products on a worldwide basis, including casualty, property catastrophe, and specialty lines[30](index=30&type=chunk) - **Mortgage Segment:** Consists of U.S. primary mortgage insurance, credit-risk transfer (CRT) business primarily with GSEs, and international mortgage insurance and reinsurance[31](index=31&type=chunk) [Consolidated Segment Results](index=10&type=section&id=b.%20Consolidated%20Results) All three segments contributed positively to Q2 2025 underwriting income, with Reinsurance leading, resulting in an overall combined ratio of 81.2% Segment Underwriting Income (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024) | (In millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Insurance | $129 | $109 | | Reinsurance | $451 | $366 | | Mortgage | $238 | $287 | | **Total** | **$818** | **$762** | Segment Combined Ratios (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024) | Segment | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Insurance | 93.4% | 92.6% | | Reinsurance | 78.5% | 79.5% | | Mortgage | 15.2% | 7.4% | | **Total** | **81.2%** | **78.7%** | [Insurance Segment Results](index=14&type=section&id=c.%20Insurance%20Segment%20Results) The Insurance segment reported strong gross premium growth and increased underwriting income in Q2 2025, with its combined ratio at 93.4% Insurance Segment Performance (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024) | (In millions, except ratios) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross premiums written | $2,681 | $2,102 | | Net premiums earned | $1,969 | $1,478 | | Underwriting income | $129 | $109 | | Loss ratio | 59.8% | 57.3% | | Combined ratio | 93.4% | 92.6% | - The combined ratio excluding catastrophic activity and prior year development was **90.6%** in Q2 2025, compared to **90.8%** in Q2 2024[47](index=47&type=chunk) - For the first six months of 2025, net premiums written in North America grew to **$2,950 million**, representing **74.2%** of the segment's total, up from **68.4%** in the prior year period[50](index=50&type=chunk) [Reinsurance Segment Results](index=16&type=section&id=d.%20Reinsurance%20Segment%20Results) The Reinsurance segment achieved increased gross premiums and underwriting income in Q2 2025, improving its combined ratio to 78.5% Reinsurance Segment Performance (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024) | (In millions, except ratios) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross premiums written | $3,196 | $2,941 | | Net premiums earned | $2,087 | $1,780 | | Underwriting income | $451 | $366 | | Loss ratio | 54.1% | 56.5% | | Combined ratio | 78.5% | 79.5% | - The combined ratio excluding catastrophic activity and prior year development was **77.2%** in Q2 2025[52](index=52&type=chunk) - For the first six months of 2025, the Specialty line of business was the largest contributor to net premiums written at **$1,320 million** (**30.2%** of total), followed by Property excluding property catastrophe at **$1,010 million** (**23.1%**)[55](index=55&type=chunk) [Mortgage Segment Results](index=18&type=section&id=e.%20Mortgage%20Segment%20Results) The Mortgage segment's underwriting income decreased in Q2 2025, but its combined ratio remained exceptionally low due to favorable prior year loss reserve development Mortgage Segment Performance (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024) | (In millions, except ratios) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross premiums written | $323 | $340 | | Net premiums earned | $281 | $307 | | Underwriting income | $238 | $287 | | Loss ratio | (1.2)% | (8.6)% | | Combined ratio | 15.2% | 7.4% | - The segment benefited from a **24.1%** favorable development in prior year loss reserves. The combined ratio excluding this development was **39.3%**[57](index=57&type=chunk) - U.S. primary mortgage insurance continues to be the largest part of the segment, with **$74,900 million** in Risk in Force (RIF) as of June 30, 2025[61](index=61&type=chunk) - The credit quality of the U.S. primary mortgage insurance portfolio remains high, with a weighted average FICO score of **749** and **63.1%** of RIF having a FICO score of **740** or greater[65](index=65&type=chunk) [Consolidated Underwriting Results](index=23&type=section&id=f.%20Segment%20Consolidated%20Results) Consolidated underwriting income for Q2 2025 reflected a combined ratio of 81.2%, influenced by both catastrophic events and favorable prior year loss reserve development Consolidated Underwriting Ratios (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024) | Ratio | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Loss ratio | 53.1% | 51.2% | | Acquisition expense ratio | 19.0% | 17.8% | | Other operating expense ratio | 9.1% | 9.7% | | **Combined ratio** | **81.2%** | **78.7%** | - The combined ratio excluding catastrophic activity and prior year development was **80.9%** in Q2 2025, compared to **76.7%** in Q2 2024[78](index=78&type=chunk) [Selected Information on Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses](index=24&type=section&id=g.%20Selected%20Information%20on%20Losses%20and%20Loss%20Adjustment%20Expenses) In Q2 2025, the company reported net favorable prior year loss reserve development, primarily from Mortgage and Reinsurance, alongside current catastrophic losses Net Favorable Prior Year Development (Q2 2025) | (In millions) | Insurance | Reinsurance | Mortgage | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Impact on Underwriting | $(2) | $(69) | $(68) | $(139) | Current Accident Year Catastrophe Losses (Q2 2025) | (In millions) | Insurance | Reinsurance | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Estimated Net Losses | $58 | $96 | $154 | Investment Information [Investable Asset Summary and Investment Portfolio Metrics](index=25&type=section&id=a.%20Investable%20Asset%20Summary%20and%20Investment%20Portfolio%20Metrics) Total investable assets grew to $44,938 million as of June 30, 2025, primarily in high-quality fixed maturities with a short duration Investable Asset Composition (June 30, 2025) | Asset Class | Fair Value ($ Millions) | % of Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total fixed maturities | $31,341 | 69.7% | | Investments accounted for using the equity method | $6,566 | 14.6% | | Total short-term investments | $2,856 | 6.4% | | Total equity securities | $1,720 | 3.8% | | Cash | $983 | 2.2% | | Other | $1,472 | 3.3% | | **Total Investable Assets** | **$44,938** | **100.0%** | [Composition of Net Investment Income, Yield and Total Return](index=26&type=section&id=b.%20Composition%20of%20Net%20Investment%20Income,%20Yield%20and%20Total%20Return) Pre-tax net investment income increased in Q2 2025, primarily from fixed maturities, resulting in a strong total return on investments Net Investment Income and Returns (Q2 2025) | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Pre-tax net investment income | $405 million | | Pre-tax equity in net income of investments | $162 million | | Annualized pre-tax investment income yield | 4.25% | | Total return on investments | 3.09% | [Composition of Fixed Maturities](index=27&type=section&id=c.%20Composition%20of%20Fixed%20Maturities) The fixed maturity portfolio totaled $31,341 million as of June 30, 2025, primarily in corporate and U.S. government bonds, with improved unrealized gains Fixed Maturity Composition (June 30, 2025) | Security Type | Fair Value ($ Millions) | % of Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Corporates | $15,417 | 49.2% | | U.S. government and government agencies | $6,591 | 21.0% | | Non-U.S. government securities | $3,164 | 10.1% | | Asset-backed securities | $2,770 | 8.8% | | Residential mortgage-backed securities | $2,386 | 7.6% | | Other | $1,013 | 3.3% | | **Total** | **$31,341** | **100.0%** | [Credit Quality Distribution and Maturity Profile](index=28&type=section&id=d.%20Credit%20Quality%20Distribution%20and%20Maturity%20Profile) The fixed maturity portfolio maintains high credit quality, with most securities rated investment grade or U.S. government, and a short duration - Investment grade securities (BBB and above) plus U.S. government securities comprise **92.2%** of the total fixed income portfolio[95](index=95&type=chunk) - The majority of the portfolio (**56.3%**) has a maturity of one to five years, indicating a focus on shorter-duration assets[95](index=95&type=chunk) [Analysis of Corporate Exposures](index=29&type=section&id=e.%20Analysis%20of%20Corporate%20Exposures) The corporate bond portfolio is primarily invested in Industrials and Financials, predominantly investment grade, with top ten exposures in major financial institutions - The largest sector exposures are Industrials (**$8,000 million**) and Financials (**$5,900 million**)[99](index=99&type=chunk) - The top ten corporate issuers account for **$2,600 million**, or **16.8%** of the corporate bond portfolio, with JPMorgan Chase & Co. being the largest single exposure at **$417 million**[100](index=100&type=chunk) [Structured Securities](index=30&type=section&id=f.%20Structured%20Securities) The structured securities portfolio grew to $5,994 million as of June 30, 2025, primarily in highly-rated ABS, CMBS, and RMBS Structured Securities by Type and Rating (June 30, 2025) | (In millions) | Agencies | AAA | AA | A | BBB | Non-Inv. Grade | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | RMBS | $1,759 | $626 | $1 | $— | $— | $— | $2,386 | | CMBS | $6 | $415 | $172 | $45 | $132 | $68 | $838 | | ABS | $— | $1,426 | $317 | $725 | $125 | $177 | $2,770 | | **Total** | **$1,765** | **$2,467** | **$490** | **$770** | **$257** | **$245** | **$5,994** | Other Information [Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=31&type=section&id=a.%20Comments%20on%20Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) The company utilizes non-GAAP measures like after-tax operating income and operating return on equity to reflect core business performance - After-tax operating income is used to reflect the underlying fundamentals of the business by focusing on underwriting profit[105](index=105&type=chunk)[109](index=109&type=chunk) - The company also presents adjusted combined ratios that exclude catastrophic activity and prior year reserve development to help analyze the underwriting performance of its segments[111](index=111&type=chunk) [Operating Income Reconciliation and Annualized Operating Return on Average Common Equity](index=32&type=section&id=b.%20Operating%20Income%20Reconciliation%20and%20Annualized%20Operating%20Return%20on%20Average%20Common%20Equity) Q2 2025 after-tax operating income was $979 million, with an annualized operating return on average common equity of 18.2% Reconciliation of Net Income to Operating Income (Q2 2025) | (In millions) | Amount | Per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income available to Arch common shareholders | $1,227 | $3.23 | | Adjustments (Net realized gains, FX, etc.) | $(248) | $(0.65) | | **After-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders** | **$979** | **$2.58** | Return on Equity (Q2 2025, Annualized) | Metric | Percentage | | :--- | :--- | | Annualized net income return on average common equity | 22.9% | | Annualized operating return on average common equity | 18.2% | [Operating Income and Effective Tax Rate Calculations](index=33&type=section&id=c.%20Operating%20Income%20and%20Effective%20Tax%20Rate%20Calculations) The company's Q2 2025 pre-tax operating income was $1,166 million, with an effective tax rate of 15.2%, yielding $989 million after-tax Effective Tax Rate on Operating Income (Q2 2025) | (In millions) | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Pre-tax operating income available to Arch | $1,166 | | Income tax expense on operating income | $(177) | | **Effective tax rate on pre-tax operating income** | **15.2%** | [Capital Structure and Share Repurchase Activity](index=34&type=section&id=d.%20Capital%20Structure%20and%20Share%20Repurchase%20Activity) As of June 30, 2025, total capital was $25,769 million, with a 10.6% debt-to-total capital ratio, and $163.2 million in shares repurchased Capital Structure (June 30, 2025) | (In millions) | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Total debt | $2,728 | | Total shareholders' equity | $23,041 | | **Total capital available to Arch** | **$25,769** | | Debt/total capital ratio | 10.6% | | Debt and preferred/total capital ratio | 13.8% | - In Q2 2025, the company repurchased **1.9 million** shares at an aggregate cost of **$163.2 million**, with an average price of **$87.94** per share[122](index=122&type=chunk) - There is **$637.1 million** remaining under the current share repurchase authorization[122](index=122&type=chunk)

Core Insights - Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) has launched a new Individual Supplemental Health product suite aimed at providing financial protection from medical costs not covered by primary insurance, targeting employees, gig workers, and independent contractors [1][3][9] Product Details - The supplemental health products include Accident Medical Expense, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accidental Death, designed to ensure financial support amid sudden medical expenses [1][3] - These products are portable and do not require medical underwriting, making them suitable for individuals experiencing job or life changes [2] Business Impact - The launch of the supplemental health product suite is expected to diversify revenue streams and expand ACGL's presence in the individual insurance market, increasing premium income and enhancing underwriting profitability [3] - The initiative strengthens Arch's brand and market position as a modern provider in the supplemental health space [3] Competitive Landscape - Aflac has introduced an individual Accident Insurance plan across 32 U.S. states, providing cash benefits for various incidents, thereby expanding post-accident care and preventive benefits [4] - MetLife has enhanced access to its Upwise platform via Workday Marketplace, simplifying benefits selection and boosting engagement in supplemental health products [5] Financial Performance - Over the past year, ACGL's shares have decreased by 10.6%, underperforming both the industry and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite [6] - ACGL currently trades at a price-to-book ratio of 1.61, slightly above the industry average of 1.54, and holds a Value Score of B [10] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ACGL's 2025 earnings indicates a 15.30% decline year over year, followed by a projected increase of 19.77% in the subsequent year [12] - Current earnings estimates for ACGL show a decline in the current year, with a forecasted recovery in the following year [13]

Company Overview - Arch Capital Group (ACGL) is expected to report earnings for the quarter ended June 2025, with a consensus estimate of $2.31 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 10.1% [3] - The anticipated revenue for Arch Capital is $4.65 billion, which represents an 18% increase from the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Expectations - The earnings report is scheduled for release on July 29, and the stock price may increase if the actual results exceed expectations, while a miss could lead to a decline [2] - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 1.05% over the last 30 days, indicating a bearish sentiment among analysts [4] Earnings Surprise Prediction - Arch Capital has an Earnings ESP of -1.22%, suggesting that the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which complicates the prediction of an earnings beat [12] - The company currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), which further indicates uncertainty regarding the likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [12] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Arch Capital had an earnings surprise of +12.41%, with actual earnings of $1.54 per share compared to an expected $1.37 [13] - Over the past four quarters, Arch Capital has successfully beaten consensus EPS estimates each time [14] Industry Context - In the broader insurance industry, Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is expected to report earnings of $4.41 per share for the same quarter, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 17.6% [18] - Kinsale Capital's revenue is projected to be $434.01 million, up 12.9% from the previous year, and it has an Earnings ESP of +1.07%, indicating a higher likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [19][20]

Company Performance - Arch Capital Group (ACGL) stock decreased by 2.65% to $88.19, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.4% [1] - Over the past month, the stock has fallen by 0.6%, lagging behind the Finance sector's gain of 4.41% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.97% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report for Arch Capital Group is scheduled for July 29, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $2.35, reflecting an 8.56% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated to be $4.65 billion, which represents an 18.05% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are predicted to be $7.91 per share, indicating a decrease of 14.76%, while revenue is expected to reach $18.92 billion, showing an increase of 13.83% from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions suggest a favorable outlook on the business health and profitability of Arch Capital Group [3] Valuation Metrics - Arch Capital Group has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.46, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 11.81 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 6.26, compared to the average PEG ratio of 2.65 for the Insurance - Property and Casualty industry [6] Industry Ranking - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 139, placing it in the bottom 44% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Group 1 - Arch Capital's shares have underperformed over the past year, losing 9% of their value [1] - The company has faced challenges due to increased Bermuda income taxes and losses from California wildfires [1] - Arch Capital's small mortgage insurance segment may also be a contributing factor to its poor performance [1]

Core Viewpoint - Analyst recommendations play a significant role in influencing stock prices, but their reliability is questionable due to potential biases from brokerage firms [1][10]. Group 1: Analyst Recommendations for Arch Capital - Arch Capital Group (ACGL) has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.94, indicating a consensus between Strong Buy and Buy, based on 16 brokerage firms [2]. - Out of the 16 recommendations, nine are classified as Strong Buy and one as Buy, representing 56.3% and 6.3% of total recommendations respectively [2]. Group 2: Limitations of Brokerage Recommendations - Studies indicate that brokerage recommendations have limited success in guiding investors towards stocks with the highest price increase potential [5]. - Analysts from brokerage firms often exhibit a strong positive bias in their ratings, with five Strong Buy recommendations for every Strong Sell recommendation [6][10]. - The interests of brokerage firms may not align with those of retail investors, leading to misleading recommendations [7][10]. Group 3: Zacks Rank as an Alternative - The Zacks Rank, which categorizes stocks from Strong Buy to Strong Sell based on earnings estimate revisions, is presented as a more reliable indicator of near-term price performance [8][11]. - Unlike ABR, Zacks Rank is updated more frequently and reflects timely changes in earnings estimates, making it a better tool for predicting future stock prices [12]. Group 4: Current Earnings Estimates for Arch Capital - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Arch Capital remains unchanged at $7.91 for the current year, suggesting stable analyst views on the company's earnings prospects [13]. - Due to the unchanged consensus estimate and other factors, Arch Capital holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), indicating a cautious approach despite the Buy-equivalent ABR [14].

Core Viewpoint - Arch Capital Group (ACGL) shares have increased by approximately 2.5% since the last earnings report, underperforming the S&P 500 index [1] Group 1: Earnings and Estimates - Fresh estimates for Arch Capital have trended downward over the past month [2] - The stock has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [4] Group 2: VGM Scores - Arch Capital has an average Growth Score of C and a Momentum Score of C, while it received a B grade for Value, placing it in the top 40% for this investment strategy [3] - The overall aggregate VGM Score for Arch Capital is B, which is relevant for investors not focused on a single strategy [3] Group 3: Industry Performance - Arch Capital is part of the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, where The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) has gained 5.3% over the past month [5] - The Hartford reported revenues of $4.75 billion for the last quarter, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.6% [5] - The Hartford's expected earnings for the current quarter are $2.78 per share, indicating an 11.2% change from the previous year [6]

Industry Overview - The Zacks Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance industry is experiencing growth due to solid retention, exposure growth across business lines, and improved pricing, which are driving higher premiums and maintaining profitability [1] - The industry is focusing on personalized offerings to enhance customer experience and is leveraging digitalization [1] - Catastrophic activities, both natural and man-made, may have negatively impacted underwriting profit [1] Company Analysis: Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) - AXS has seen an increase in its top line driven by higher net premiums earned and net investment income [4] - The Insurance segment is performing well, contributing to improved premiums, with favorable market conditions expected to continue across property lines [5] - AXS is focused on growth in Marine Cargo, Cyber, and Renewable Energy, with a return on equity (ROE) of 19%, significantly above the industry average of 7.8% [6] - The company’s net investment income has shown a four-year CAGR of 21.4%, supported by increased fixed maturity assets and yields [7] - AXS has a strong track record of shareholder value enhancement through stock buybacks and consecutive dividend increases, with a ten-year CAGR of 4.2% [8] Company Analysis: Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) - ACGL focuses on writing specialty lines of insurance and reinsurance, maintaining a strong track record of net premiums written with a four-year CAGR of 20.6% [9][10] - The company expects continued growth in its Insurance and Reinsurance segments due to rate increases and new business opportunities [11] - ACGL has seen a four-year CAGR of 30.2% in net investment income, benefiting from rising investment yields and a growing investment portfolio [12] - The company maintains a robust capital position and has improved its balance sheet, with a return on equity of 15.7%, also above the industry average [13] Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AXS' 2025 revenues and EPS indicates a year-over-year increase of 7.8% and 3.4%, respectively [14] - For ACGL, the 2025 revenue estimate suggests a year-over-year increase of 13.5%, while EPS is projected to decline by 14.7% [15] Valuation Metrics - AXS is trading at a price-to-book multiple of 1.49, above its five-year median of 1.06, while ACGL's price-to-book multiple is at 1.69, above its median of 1.64 [16] Conclusion - AXS is well-positioned for growth in its Specialty Insurance and Reinsurance business, particularly in Marine Cargo, Cyber, and Renewable Energy [17] - ACGL is set to benefit from specialty lines of insurance and reinsurance, with growth driven by rate increases and a growing investment portfolio [17] - AXS has a solid dividend yield of 1.7%, significantly higher than the industry average of 0.2%, making it attractive for yield-seeking investors [18] - AXS has outperformed the industry with a year-to-date gain of 14.5%, while ACGL has gained only 0.7% [20]

Core Viewpoint - Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) is currently experiencing a short-term bullish trend, trading above its 50-day simple moving average, despite a significant decline from its 52-week high [1]. Price Performance - ACGL's share price is $94.59, down 18.7% from its 52-week high of $116.47 [1]. - Over the past year, ACGL shares have gained 2.4%, underperforming the industry growth of 12.8% and the Finance sector's growth of 6.3%, but outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite return of 0.6% [4][5]. Valuation Metrics - ACGL is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-book ratio of 1.72X, above the industry average of 1.58X, indicating an expensive valuation [6]. - The company has a Value Score of B, suggesting a relatively attractive valuation compared to peers [6]. Profitability - Arch Capital's trailing 12-month return on equity is 15.7%, significantly higher than the industry average of 7.8%, reflecting effective utilization of shareholders' equity [9]. Growth Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Arch Capital's 2025 revenues is $18.88 billion, representing a year-over-year improvement of 13.5% [10]. - For 2026, the consensus estimates indicate a year-over-year increase of 20.3% in earnings per share and 5.8% in revenues from the 2025 estimates [10]. - Earnings have grown by 33.5% over the past five years, outperforming the industry average of 18.9% [10]. Earnings Performance - Arch Capital has consistently surpassed earnings estimates in the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 13.93% [11]. Business Strengths - The company benefits from widespread operations and a compelling product portfolio, providing diversification and earnings stability [12]. - Significant efforts in inorganic growth through acquisitions have aided international expansion and enhanced operations [12]. - Solid performances in both the Insurance and Reinsurance segments, complemented by Mortgage Insurance, are expected to drive premium growth [13]. Financial Health - ACGL has maintained a free cash flow conversion rate of over 85% in recent quarters, indicating strong earnings [14]. - The company enjoys sufficient liquidity and low leverage, which strengthens its balance sheet and supports growth initiatives [13]. Final Assessment - Arch Capital has a robust product portfolio and a solid track record of premium growth, with expectations for continued growth across its business lines [15]. - The company has a VGM Score of B, indicating attractive value, growth, and momentum [17].

Financial Performance & Premiums - Arch Capital Group's gross premiums written for the 12 months ending March 31, 2025, totaled $22.0 billion[5] - Insurance segment contributed $9.6 billion, representing 43% of the total gross premiums written[5] - Reinsurance segment accounted for $11.1 billion, which is 51% of the total gross premiums written[5] - Mortgage segment accounted for $1.3 billion, which is 6% of the total gross premiums written[5] - Net income available to Arch common shareholders for the 12 months ending March 31, 2025, was $1.364 billion, with a 173% growth[34] Investment Strategy & Returns - As of March 31, 2025, Arch Capital Group's invested assets totaled $43.1 billion[28] - Fixed maturity investments totaled $29.7 billion[28] - U.S government and government agencies accounted for 26.3% of the fixed maturity portfolio[28] - The company emphasizes a conservative investment portfolio focused on total return[27] Risk Management & Shareholder Value - Arch Capital Group focuses on thorough risk assessment, aligning executive compensation with long-term performance, and dynamic capital allocation to generate superior risk-adjusted returns[8] - Arch Capital Group has 2x the average value creation of the industry and 82% of the average volatility around the industry average[10]