Mercury General Corporation (MCY)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
MCY
Mercury General Corporation
$102.34
-0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.79B
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 460% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $6.34B). MCY leads profitability with a 14.8% profit margin vs 9.5%. MCY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. MCY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
MCY
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Earnings expanding 58.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCY
The strongest argument for MCY centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.12 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 : MCY
The primary concerns for MCY are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
MCY is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
MCY generates stronger free cash flow (202M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MCY scores higher overall (76/100 vs 65/100) and 13.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Mercury General Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Mercury General Corporation engages in underwriting personal auto insurance in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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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