Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsValley National Bancorp (VLY)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$80.63
-0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.97B
VLY
Valley National Bancorp
$14.27
-1.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 1629% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $2.05B). VLY leads profitability with a 35.8% profit margin vs 9.5%. VLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. VLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
VLY
Strong Buy73
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.6%
Earnings expanding 29.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : VLY
The strongest argument for VLY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.8% and operating margin at 48.6%. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VLY
The primary concerns for VLY are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF profiles as a value stock while VLY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
VLY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
VLY is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
VLY generates stronger free cash flow (160M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VLY scores higher overall (73/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 35.8% margins. 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.
Valley National Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Valley National Bancorp is the parent company of Valley National Bank offering various commercial, retail, insurance and wealth management financial services products. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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