Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$62.77
-0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.88B
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$241.33
+0.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $142.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 42% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $24.51B). UNP leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 10.2%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
SLF
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.0%
Fair Value
$209.66
Current Price
$62.77
$146.89 discount
Margin of Safety
-13.1%
Fair Value
$211.98
Current Price
$241.33
$29.35 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
2.4% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UNP
The strongest argument for UNP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 40.9%.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF profiles as a value stock while UNP is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
UNP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
SLF is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (72/100 vs 60/100). 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.
Union Pacific Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Union Pacific Corporation (Union Pacific) is a publicly traded railroad holding company. It was incorporated in Utah in 1969 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is the parent company of the current, Delaware-registered, form of the Union Pacific Railroad.
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