Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
FULT
Fulton Financial Corporation
$23.68
+1.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.28B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$81.81
+1.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 2564% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $1.33B). FULT leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 9.5%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FULT
Strong Buy67
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
Strong operational efficiency at 42.3%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FULT
The strongest argument for FULT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7% and operating margin at 42.3%. Revenue growth of 13.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FULT
The primary concerns for FULT are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FULT profiles as a mature stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FULT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
FULT is growing revenue faster at 13.7% — sustainability is the question.
FULT generates stronger free cash flow (94M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FULT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 29.7% margins and 13.7% 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.
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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