Camden National Corporation (CAC)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
CAC
Camden National Corporation
$58.96
+0.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.00B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$80.24
-0.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $44.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 13671% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $257.99M). CAC leads profitability with a 34.4% profit margin vs 9.5%. CAC trades at a lower P/E of 11.5x. CAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CAC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.3%
Earnings expanding 62.7% YoY
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAC
The strongest argument for CAC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.4% and operating margin at 47.3%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CAC
The primary concerns for CAC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAC profiles as a growth stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
CAC is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (90M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 34.4% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. 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.
Camden National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Camden National Corporation is the banking holding company for Camden National Bank offering commercial and consumer banking products and services to consumer, institutional, municipal, non-profit and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Camden, Maine.
Visit Website →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.
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