Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
SFNC
Simmons First National Corporation
$21.58
+0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.27B
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 42786% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $81.37M). SLF leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs 0.0%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. SFNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
SFNC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
SLF
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.4%
Earnings expanding 82.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -10.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SFNC
The strongest argument for SFNC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.1% 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 : SFNC
The primary concerns for SFNC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SFNC profiles as a growth stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SFNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
SFNC is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SFNC scores higher overall (60/100 vs 51/100) and 24.1% revenue growth. 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.
Simmons First National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Simmons First National Corporation is the holding company of Simmons Bank providing banking and financial products and services to individuals and businesses. The company is headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Visit Website →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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