California Water Service Group (CWT)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$73.10
-0.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $40.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 3351% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $1.01B). CWT leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 10.2%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.3%
Fair Value
$63.31
Current Price
$43.03
$20.28 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SLF.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 240.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 69.3%
4.7% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
CWT is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — 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). CWT offers better value entry with a 30.3% margin of safety. 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.
California Water Service Group
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
California Water Service Group provides public water and related services in California, Washington, New Mexico and Hawaii. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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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