Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
MRSH
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
$197.59
+2.81%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.72B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$82.27
-2.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 25% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $27.95B). MRSH leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 8.8%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. MRSH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
MRSH
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SLF
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.3%
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRSH
The strongest argument for MRSH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MRSH
The primary concerns for MRSH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
MRSH is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MRSH scores higher overall (62/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., a professional services company, provides advisory services and insurance solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy, and people globally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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