Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsUnum Group (UNM)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$72.08
+2.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.07B
UNM
Unum Group
$81.29
+4.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 167% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $13.08B). SLF leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 5.7%. UNM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
UNM
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 240.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
0.2% revenue growth
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UNM
The strongest argument for UNM centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : UNM
The primary concerns for UNM are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 53/100). 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.
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.
Unum Group
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Unum Group is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Fortune 500 insurance company formerly known as UnumProvident.
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