Markel Corporation (MKL)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
MKL
Markel Corporation
$1,818.67
+2.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.10B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$73.72
+1.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 118% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $16.01B). MKL leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs 8.8%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. MKL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
MKL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SLF
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 95.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 16.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of -9.7%
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MKL
The strongest argument for MKL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MKL
The primary concerns for MKL are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MKL profiles as a declining stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MKL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
Markel Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Markel Corporation, a diverse financial holding company, markets and underwrites specialty insurance products in the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The company is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.
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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