NBT Bancorp Inc (NBTB)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
NBTB
NBT Bancorp Inc
$52.83
-0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.75B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$71.53
-2.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 4808% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $723.81M). NBTB leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 9.5%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
NBTB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.5% revenue growth
Operating margin of 0.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NBTB
The strongest argument for NBTB centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7%.
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 : NBTB
The primary concerns for NBTB are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (90M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 55/100). 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.
NBT Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
NBT Bancorp Inc., a financial holding company, offers commercial banking, retail banking and wealth management services. The company is headquartered in Norwich, New York.
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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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