Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
CNS
Cohen & Steers Inc
$73.94
+0.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.96B
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 6052% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $567.29M). CNS leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 8.8%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. CNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SLF
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 34.4%
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNS
The strongest argument for CNS centers on Operating Margin, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 34.4%.
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 : CNS
The primary concerns for CNS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNS profiles as a mature stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
CNS is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins. Both earn "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.
Cohen & Steers Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Cohen & Steers, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management portfolio company. The company is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London, United Kingdom; Central, Hong Kong; Tokyo, Japan; and Seattle, Washington.
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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