Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsUBS Group AG (UBS)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$82.46
-0.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.60B
UBS
UBS Group AG
$53.46
+1.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $172.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
UBS Group AG generates 47% more annual revenue ($51.31B vs $34.90B). UBS leads profitability with a 17.8% profit margin vs 8.8%. UBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. UBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
SLF
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
UBS
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 84.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : UBS
The strongest argument for UBS centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UBS
The primary concerns for UBS are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF profiles as a value stock while UBS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
UBS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
UBS is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
UBS scores higher overall (79/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 17.8% margins and 13.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
UBS Group AG
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
UBS Group AG, provides advice and financial solutions to private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
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