Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
PGC
Peapack-Gladstone Financial
$45.80
-0.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $822.22M
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 12207% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $288.68M). PGC leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 9.5%. PGC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. PGC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
PGC
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.5%
Earnings expanding 91.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PGC
The strongest argument for PGC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 30.5%. Revenue growth of 23.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PGC
The primary concerns for PGC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PGC profiles as a growth stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
PGC is growing revenue faster at 23.4% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (90M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PGC scores higher overall (78/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins and 23.4% 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.
Peapack-Gladstone Financial
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Peapack-Gladstone Bank providing private banking and wealth management services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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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