Hilltop Holdings Inc (HTH)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
HTH
Hilltop Holdings Inc
$36.68
+0.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.11B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$80.85
+1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 2697% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $1.27B). HTH leads profitability with a 12.7% profit margin vs 9.5%. HTH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
HTH
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTH
The strongest argument for HTH centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HTH
The primary concerns for HTH are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
HTH generates stronger free cash flow (504M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 66/100). 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.
Hilltop Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
Hilltop Holdings Inc. provides consumer and commercial banking and financial products and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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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