FS Bancorp Inc (FSBW)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
FSBW
FS Bancorp Inc
$43.21
+0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $346.33M
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$72.88
-1.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 24498% more annual revenue ($35.59B vs $144.70M). FSBW leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs 8.6%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.19. FSBW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
FSBW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SLF
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 0.6%
Earnings declined 46.6%
0.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 28.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSBW
The strongest argument for FSBW centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FSBW
The primary concerns for FSBW are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSBW profiles as a declining stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 0.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
FSBW scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins. Both earn "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.
FS Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
FS Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington providing banking and financial services to local families, local and regional businesses, and industry niches. The company is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
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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