CNO Financial Group Inc (CNO)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
CNO
CNO Financial Group Inc
$54.94
-0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.07B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$79.67
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 665% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $4.65B). SLF leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs 6.0%. CNO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. CNO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CNO
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 46.2% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNO
The strongest argument for CNO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CNO
The primary concerns for CNO are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.76 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
CNO is growing revenue faster at 11.6% — sustainability is the question.
CNO generates stronger free cash flow (157M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CNO scores higher overall (72/100 vs 65/100) and 11.6% 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.
CNO Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
CNO Financial Group, Inc. develops, markets, and manages health insurance, annuities, individual life insurance, and other insurance products for the middle-income and senior markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
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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