Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsUniversal Insurance Holdings Inc (UVE)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$80.85
+1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.97B
UVE
Universal Insurance Holdings Inc
$45.98
-2.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 2030% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $1.67B). UVE leads profitability with a 14.0% profit margin vs 9.5%. UVE trades at a lower P/E of 6.0x. UVE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
UVE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 30.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UVE
The strongest argument for UVE centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UVE
The primary concerns for UVE are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
UVE is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
UVE generates stronger free cash flow (100M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 67/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Universal Insurance Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., is an integrated insurance holding company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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