Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
FULT
Fulton Financial Corporation
$21.95
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.46B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$73.72
+1.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 2605% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $1.29B). FULT leads profitability with a 30.5% profit margin vs 8.8%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. FULT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
FULT
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SLF
Buy51
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 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.2% revenue growth
4.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
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 Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.42 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, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
FULT is growing revenue faster at 4.2% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FULT scores higher overall (65/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 30.5% margins. 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.
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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