Kemper Corporation (KMPR)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
KMPR
Kemper Corporation
$25.32
+0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.54B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$79.91
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $44.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 674% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $4.59B). SLF leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs -10.8%. KMPR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
KMPR
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 3.0%
Revenue declined 9.1%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KMPR
The strongest argument for KMPR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.75 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 : KMPR
The primary concerns for KMPR are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : SLF
No major red flags identified for SLF, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KMPR profiles as a turnaround stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
KMPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
KMPR generates stronger free cash flow (97M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Kemper Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Kemper Corporation, a diversified insurance holding company, offers property and casualty and life and health insurance in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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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