Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
EL
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
$73.11
+2.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $26.45B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$62.77
-0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 138% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $14.67B). SLF leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -1.2%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
EL
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
SLF
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for EL.
Margin of Safety
+69.0%
Fair Value
$209.66
Current Price
$62.77
$146.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
4.7% revenue growth
2.4% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EL
The strongest argument for EL centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EL
The primary concerns for EL are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EL profiles as a turnaround stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
EL is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (72/100 vs 41/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, distributed internationally through both digital commerce and retail channels.
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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