Lazard Ltd (LAZ)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
LAZ
Lazard Ltd
$41.10
-1.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.29B
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 1010% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $3.20B). SLF leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs 7.1%. LAZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LAZ
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.1% revenue growth
7.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.8%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LAZ
The strongest argument for LAZ centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 1.00 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 : LAZ
The primary concerns for LAZ are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.35 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
LAZ generates stronger free cash flow (201M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (65/100 vs 53/100). 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.
Lazard Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Lazard Ltd, is a financial advisory and asset management firm in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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