SLF-PJ:CA:TSX-Sun Life Financial Inc (CAD)

COMMON STOCK | Insurance - Diversified |

Last Closing

CAD 16.6

Change

+0.08 (+0.48)%

Market Cap

CAD 38.36B

Volume

600.00

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides savings, retirement, and pension products worldwide. The company operates in five segments: Asset Management, Canada, U.S., Asia, and Corporate. It offers various insurance products, such as term and permanent life; personal health, which includes prescription drugs, dental, and vision care; critical illness; long-term care; and disability, as well as reinsurance. The company also provides advice for financial planning and retirement planning services; investments products, such as mutual funds, segregated funds, and annuities; and asset and investment management products consisting of pooled funds, institutional portfolios, and pension funds. In addition, it offers real estate services; manages equity capital in various private and listed funds, as well as mezzanine debt, middle market direct lending, high-yield bonds, and syndicated loans; and operates as an investment grade fixed income investor, real estate investment management advisor, infrastructure investment manager, and alternative credit investment manager. The company was formerly known as Sun Life Financial Services of Canada Inc. and changed its name to Sun Life Financial Inc. in July 2003. Sun Life Financial Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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Largest Industry Peers for Insurance - Diversified

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
SLF:CA Sun Life Financial Inc.

+0.48 (+0.62%)

CAD 44.51B
SLF-PK:CA Sun Life Financial Inc

-0.47 (-2.41%)

CAD 38.67B
SLF-PE:CA Sun Life Financial Sr 5 Prf

+0.10 (+0.48%)

CAD 31.94B
IAG:CA iA Financial Corporation Inc

+1.29 (+1.17%)

CAD 10.41B
BNRE:CA BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD

+1.82 (+2.59%)

CAD 9.30B
BNT:CA Brookfield Wealth Solutions Lt..

+1.82 (+2.59%)

N/A
SLF-PD:CA Sun Life Financial Sr 4 Prf

+0.15 (+0.73%)

N/A
SLF-PG:CA Sun Life Non Cum Rat 8R Cl A P..

-0.15 (-0.90%)

N/A
SLF-PC:CA Sun Life Financial Sr 3 Prf

-0.03 (-0.14%)

N/A
SLF-PH:CA Sun Lif Non Cum Rst Cl A 10R P..

+0.01 (+0.05%)

N/A

ETFs Containing SLF-PJ:CA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Diversified) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.14% 20% F 40% F
Dividend Return 2.62% 60% D- 61% D-
Total Return 10.76% 20% F 44% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 15.68% 20% F 45% F
Dividend Return 5.69% 100% F 84% B
Total Return 21.37% 20% F 53% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.73% 50% F 39% F
Dividend Return 4.77% 50% F 50% F
Total Return 4.04% 60% D- 83% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 10.39% 100% F 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 45.93% 60% D- 64% D
Market Capitalization 38.36B 67% D+ 95% A

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.