Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsS&T Bancorp Inc (STBA)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$69.51
-4.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.51B
STBA
S&T Bancorp Inc
$44.52
-0.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 8649% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $398.66M). STBA leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 10.2%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
STBA
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 240.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
4.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : STBA
The strongest argument for STBA centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 44.8%. PEG of 1.23 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : STBA
The primary concerns for STBA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STBA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100). 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.
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.
S&T Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
S&T Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for S&T Bank offering retail and commercial banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
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