Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsStewart Information Services Corp (STC)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$69.51
-4.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.51B
STC
Stewart Information Services Corp
$69.73
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 1027% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $3.10B). SLF leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 4.2%. 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-
STC
Buy61
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
Earnings expanding 400.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 27.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
4.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : STC
The strongest argument for STC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 27.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : STC
The primary concerns for STC are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF profiles as a value stock while STC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
STC is growing revenue faster at 27.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Stewart Information Services Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Stewart Information Services Corporation offers title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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