Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc (HASI)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
HASI
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc
$38.67
-3.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.89B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$77.55
+1.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 39596% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $87.91M). HASI leads profitability with a 63.7% profit margin vs 8.8%. HASI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.34. HASI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
HASI
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLF
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 64 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 220.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 28.3%
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HASI
The strongest argument for HASI centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.7% and operating margin at -123.8%. PEG of 1.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : HASI
The primary concerns for HASI are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 95.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.19 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HASI profiles as a declining stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HASI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HASI scores higher overall (52/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 63.7% 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.
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. provides capital and services to the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable infrastructure markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.
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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