Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
BBU
Brookfield Business Partners LP
$32.62
+6.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.71B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$62.77
-0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 27% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $27.46B). SLF leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -0.1%. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
BBU
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLF
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BBU.
Margin of Safety
+69.0%
Fair Value
$209.66
Current Price
$62.77
$146.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.5%
Currently unprofitable
4.7% revenue growth
2.4% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBU
The strongest argument for BBU centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BBU
The primary concerns for BBU are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 19.07 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBU profiles as a turnaround stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (72/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Brookfield Business Partners LP
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) is a leading global alternative asset manager that focuses on acquiring, operating, and enhancing a diversified portfolio of high-quality, cash-generating businesses. Capitalizing on the robust resources and expertise of its parent company, Brookfield Asset Management, BBU strategically invests in sectors such as industrials, utilities, and consumer products, employing a disciplined approach to operational improvements. With an emphasis on delivering sustainable cash distributions and capital appreciation, BBU is well-equipped to capitalize on growth opportunities, positioning itself to generate superior returns for its investors over the long term.
Visit Website →Sun Life Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate clients around the world. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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