Intercorp Financial Services Inc (IFS)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
IFS
Intercorp Financial Services Inc
$54.73
+0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.03B
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 505% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $5.87B). IFS leads profitability with a 35.7% profit margin vs 9.5%. IFS trades at a lower P/E of 10.0x. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
IFS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.8% revenue growth
2.4% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IFS
The strongest argument for IFS centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.7% and operating margin at 44.7%.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : IFS
The primary concerns for IFS are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
IFS generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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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.
Intercorp Financial Services Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Intercorp Financial Services Inc. provides banking, insurance and wealth management services for retail and commercial clients in Peru. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
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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