Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)vsWashington Trust Bancorp Inc (WASH)
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$79.67
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.08B
WASH
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc
$39.99
+0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $767.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 15975% more annual revenue ($35.53B vs $221.01M). WASH leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs 9.5%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. WASH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
SLF
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
WASH
Strong Buy70
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 22.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : WASH
The strongest argument for WASH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.1% and operating margin at 36.3%.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WASH
The primary concerns for WASH are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLF profiles as a value stock while WASH is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
WASH is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (90M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WASH scores higher overall (70/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 25.1% margins. 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.
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for The Washington Trust Company of Westerly, offering a variety of banking and financial services to individuals and businesses. The company is headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island.
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