Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsUnum Group (UNM)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$79.67
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.08B
UNM
Unum Group
$94.42
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 166% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $13.35B). SLF leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs 5.3%. UNM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
UNM
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.3% revenue growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : UNM
The strongest argument for UNM centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
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 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
UNM generates stronger free cash flow (474M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (65/100 vs 55/100). 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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