Horizon Bancorp (HBNC)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
HBNC
Horizon Bancorp
$19.78
+0.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.01B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$79.67
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates -286986% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $-12.38M). SLF leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. HBNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
HBNC
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 43.5%
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.9% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.7% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HBNC
The strongest argument for HBNC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HBNC
The primary concerns for HBNC are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HBNC profiles as a growth stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HBNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
HBNC is growing revenue faster at 16.9% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (90M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (65/100 vs 59/100). 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.
Horizon Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Horizon Bank providing a range of commercial and retail banking services. The company is headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana.
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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