Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
MRSH
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
$176.91
-0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.64B
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 27% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $27.95B). MRSH leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 9.5%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
MRSH
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.3%
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRSH
The strongest argument for MRSH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MRSH
The primary concerns for MRSH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
MRSH generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100). 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.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., a professional services company, provides advisory services and insurance solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy, and people globally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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