Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
NTRS
Northern Trust Corporation
$177.65
-1.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.17B
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 317% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $8.36B). NTRS leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 8.8%. NTRS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. NTRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
NTRS
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
SLF
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 31.7%
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 42.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NTRS
The strongest argument for NTRS centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.4% and operating margin at 31.7%. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NTRS
The primary concerns for NTRS are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NTRS profiles as a mature stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTRS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
NTRS is growing revenue faster at 13.9% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NTRS scores higher overall (76/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins and 13.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Northern Trust Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Northern Trust Corporation is a financial services company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that caters to corporations, institutional investors, and ultra high net worth individuals.
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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