Intercorp Financial Services Inc (IFS)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
IFS
Intercorp Financial Services Inc
$44.45
-1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.94B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$72.08
+2.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 534% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $5.50B). IFS leads profitability with a 35.1% profit margin vs 10.2%. IFS trades at a lower P/E of 9.3x. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
IFS
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
SLF
Strong Buy67
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 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.7%
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 240.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
Earnings declined 2.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.7% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IFS
The strongest argument for IFS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.1% and operating margin at 39.7%.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : IFS
The primary concerns for IFS are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 60/100). 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.
Intercorp Financial Services Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Intercorp Financial Services Inc. provides banking, insurance and wealth management services for retail and commercial clients in Peru. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
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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