Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
FULT
Fulton Financial Corporation
$21.59
+0.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.12B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$72.08
+2.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 2603% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $1.29B). FULT leads profitability with a 30.5% 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-).
FULT
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SLF
Strong Buy67
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 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.8%
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
4.2% revenue growth
4.1% earnings growth
4.7% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FULT
The strongest argument for FULT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.5% and operating margin at 40.8%.
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 : FULT
The primary concerns for FULT are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FULT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — 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 65/100). 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.
Fulton Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Fulton Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that provides banking and financial services to businesses and consumers. The company is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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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