Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
PGC
Peapack-Gladstone Financial
$43.91
+4.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $800.34M
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 12642% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $273.87M). PGC leads profitability with a 16.0% profit margin vs 8.8%. PGC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. PGC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
PGC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
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 86.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PGC
The strongest argument for PGC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.0% and operating margin at 28.1%. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PGC
The primary concerns for PGC are Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
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 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
PGC is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PGC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 16.0% margins and 25.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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