CNO Financial Group Inc (CNO)vsMetLife Inc (MET)
CNO
CNO Financial Group Inc
$47.91
+1.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.70B
MET
MetLife Inc
$84.49
+1.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $53.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MetLife Inc generates 1619% more annual revenue ($77.58B vs $4.51B). CNO leads profitability with a 5.4% profit margin vs 4.7%. MET appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. MET earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CNO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MET
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 85.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 35.9% YoY
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.5% revenue growth
5.4% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
2.7% revenue growth
4.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNO
The strongest argument for CNO centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MET
The strongest argument for MET centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CNO
The primary concerns for CNO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.72 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MET
The primary concerns for MET are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 4.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
MET is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
MET generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MET scores higher overall (68/100 vs 62/100). 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.
CNO Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
CNO Financial Group, Inc. develops, markets, and manages health insurance, annuities, individual life insurance, and other insurance products for the middle-income and senior markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
Visit Website →MetLife Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
MetLife, Inc. is the holding corporation for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MLIC), better known as MetLife, and its affiliates. MetLife is among the largest global providers of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs, with 90 million customers in over 60 countries.
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