Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsValley National Bancorp (VLY)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$82.27
-0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.60B
VLY
Valley National Bancorp
$14.88
+2.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 1638% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $2.01B). VLY leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 8.8%. VLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. VLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
SLF
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
VLY
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
15.0% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : VLY
The strongest argument for VLY centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VLY
The primary concerns for VLY are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF profiles as a value stock while VLY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
VLY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
VLY is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VLY scores higher overall (77/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 34.5% margins and 15.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Valley National Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Valley National Bancorp is the parent company of Valley National Bank offering various commercial, retail, insurance and wealth management financial services products. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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