ACGL vs HIG
Arch Capital Group and The Hartford, both Financial Services
The Hartford is the larger company at $37B against $35B. On trailing earnings ACGL is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 8.0 against 8.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year ACGL returned +18% against +12% for HIG.
| Figure | ACGL | HIG |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $102 | $137 |
| Market cap | $35B | $37B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Dividend yield | 5.0% | 1.6% |
| 1-year return | +18% | +12% |
| 5-year return | +166% | +107% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Arch Capital Group
Revenue of $4.7B in Q2 2026, net income $1.1B.
The Hartford
Revenue of $7.3B in Q2 2026, net income $1.3B. Its largest reported line is PC Business Insurance, 59% of the disclosed total.
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