First Horizon Corporation (FHN)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
FHN
First Horizon Corporation
$24.47
-1.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $11.69B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$79.67
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 915% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $3.50B). FHN leads profitability with a 30.2% profit margin vs 9.5%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. FHN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
FHN
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.3%
Earnings expanding 20.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FHN
The strongest argument for FHN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.2% and operating margin at 41.3%.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FHN
The primary concerns for FHN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FHN profiles as a mature stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
FHN is growing revenue faster at 9.0% — sustainability is the question.
FHN generates stronger free cash flow (566M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FHN scores higher overall (75/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 30.2% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
First Horizon Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Horizon Corporation is the banking holding company for First Horizon Bank providing various financial services. The company is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
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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