Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsSLR Investment Corp (SLRC)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$77.55
+1.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.76B
SLRC
SLR Investment Corp
$12.79
-2.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $704.85M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 16157% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $214.65M). SLRC leads profitability with a 41.8% profit margin vs 8.8%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. SLRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
SLF
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLRC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 69.5%
Areas to Watch
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SLRC
The strongest argument for SLRC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.8% and operating margin at 69.5%.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SLRC
The primary concerns for SLRC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF profiles as a value stock while SLRC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLRC scores higher overall (53/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 41.8% 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.
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.
SLR Investment Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Solar Capital Ltd. is a business development company specializing in secured debt (unitranche first lien and second lien), subordinated (unsecured) debt, minority equity and income-oriented strategic controlling capital investments in leveraged market companies. half.
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