QCR Holdings Inc (QCRH)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
QCRH
QCR Holdings Inc
$103.35
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.69B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$72.88
-1.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 9346% more annual revenue ($35.59B vs $376.81M). QCRH leads profitability with a 37.6% profit margin vs 8.6%. QCRH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. QCRH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
QCRH
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SLF
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.3% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 2.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 28.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : QCRH
The strongest argument for QCRH centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.6% and operating margin at 43.7%. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : QCRH
The primary concerns for QCRH are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
QCRH profiles as a declining stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 0.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
QCRH scores higher overall (61/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 37.6% margins. Both earn "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.
QCR Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
QCR Holdings, Inc., a multi-bank holding company, provides consumer and commercial banking services, trust and asset management services. The company is headquartered in Moline, 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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