Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsThe Travelers Companies Inc (TRV)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$71.53
-2.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.97B
TRV
The Travelers Companies Inc
$395.20
-1.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $81.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Travelers Companies Inc generates 38% more annual revenue ($48.92B vs $35.53B). TRV leads profitability with a 17.0% 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-).
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TRV
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.0%
Generating 3.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : TRV
The strongest argument for TRV centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.0% and operating margin at 20.0%.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TRV
The primary concerns for TRV are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF profiles as a value stock while TRV is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
TRV generates stronger free cash flow (3.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 66/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
The Travelers Companies Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
The Travelers Companies, Inc., commonly known as Travelers, is an American insurance company.
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