MGIC Investment Corp (MTG)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
MTG
MGIC Investment Corp
$25.51
+1.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.46B
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 2797% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $1.20B). MTG leads profitability with a 59.6% profit margin vs 8.8%. MTG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.40. MTG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
MTG
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
SLF
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 60 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 72.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.3% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.0%
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTG
The strongest argument for MTG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 59.6% and operating margin at 72.6%. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : MTG
The primary concerns for MTG are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTG 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
MTG scores higher overall (65/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 59.6% margins. 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.
MGIC Investment Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
MGIC Investment Corporation offers private mortgage insurance, other mortgage credit risk management solutions, and ancillary services to lenders and government-sponsored entities in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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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