Henry Schein Inc (HSIC)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
HSIC
Henry Schein Inc
$70.82
+0.45%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $8.03B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$69.51
-4.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 161% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $13.38B). SLF leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 3.0%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
HSIC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.5%
Fair Value
$229.97
Current Price
$70.82
$159.15 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SLF.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 240.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.5% earnings growth
3.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
4.7% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HSIC
The strongest argument for HSIC centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HSIC
The primary concerns for HSIC are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
HSIC is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 52/100). HSIC offers better value entry with a 64.5% margin of safety. 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.
Henry Schein Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
Henry Schein, Inc. is an American distributor of health care products and services with a presence in 32 countries.
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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