Horace Mann Educators Corporation (HMN)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
HMN
Horace Mann Educators Corporation
$52.10
+0.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.10B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$81.87
-0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 1936% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $1.71B). HMN leads profitability with a 9.6% profit margin vs 8.8%. HMN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. HMN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
HMN
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
SLF
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.1% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HMN
The strongest argument for HMN centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.16 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 : HMN
The primary concerns for HMN are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-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.
HMN is growing revenue faster at 3.1% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HMN scores higher overall (60/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "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.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Horace Mann Educators Corporation, is a multi-line insurance company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.
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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