Camden National Corporation (CAC)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
CAC
Camden National Corporation
$50.50
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $852.16M
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$73.72
+1.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 14048% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $246.65M). CAC leads profitability with a 32.3% profit margin vs 8.8%. CAC trades at a lower P/E of 10.7x. CAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CAC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
SLF
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.6%
Earnings expanding 200.0% YoY
Revenue surging 26.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAC
The strongest argument for CAC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.3% and operating margin at 47.6%. Revenue growth of 26.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CAC
The primary concerns for CAC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAC profiles as a growth stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
CAC is growing revenue faster at 26.0% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 26.0% revenue growth. 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.
Camden National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Camden National Corporation is the banking holding company for Camden National Bank offering commercial and consumer banking products and services to consumer, institutional, municipal, non-profit and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Camden, Maine.
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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