Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$142.90
+0.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.90B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$82.46
-0.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 19% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $29.32B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 8.8%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
SLF
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 36.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (77/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Hartford Financial Services Group
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., usually known as The Hartford, is a United States-based investment and insurance company.
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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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