Sun Life Financial is a leading financial services company specializing in insurance, wealth and asset management solutions, and customized health programs. It is a leader in insurance and wealth solutions in its core Canadian market and holds an industry leading market share in US Group Benefits.
The company caters to the financial needs of millions of customers, small businesses, and public and private sector companies worldwide. Canada is Sun Life’s largest market accounting for more than 30% of its income.
The company also has operations in 26 other countries, like the USA (16% of income), Asia (17%) and the UK (5%). Sun Life operates through a large network of advisors, 3rd-party partners and other distributors. The company operates balanced and diversified businesses like asset management and individual insurance, which are its largest businesses constituting 29% and 28% respectively of 2018 net income, followed by group insurance (20%), wealth (12%) and run-off (12%).
Sun Life Financial Stock Details
- Ticker: TSE:slf
- Sector: Financial Services
- Industry: Insurance - Diversified
- Market Cap: 39.28B
- Market Cap Group: Large Cap
- P/E: 13.48
- Dividend Yield: 4.48%
- Grade: B
- Dividend Aristocrat: YES
- Chowder Score: Members Only
- Revenue Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth Fit: 6/10
- Dividend Income Fit: 6/10
SLF Industry Competitors
The competitive landscape is important as they compete for the same business. Below is the list of competitors in the same industry. While not displayed, a number of metrics you can also use to evaluate your picks are the Chowder Score, the Relative Strength Index (RSI), the Graham Number, and the Piotroski F-Score.
| Ticker | Ticker | Company | Market Cap | P/E | Yield | Aristocrat | Graph | SectorID | IndustryID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLF | TSE:SLF | Sun Life Financial | 39.28 | 13.48 | 4.48 | YES | 1 | 7 | 54 |
| PFG | NASDAQ:PFG | Principal Financial Group Inc. | 16.55 | 10.46 | 3.76 | NO | 1 | 7 | 54 |
| IAG | TSE:IAG | Industrial Alliance | 9.04 | 9.93 | 3.49 | YES | 1 | 7 | 54 |
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Sun Life Financial - FAQ
What is the stock ticker for Sun Life Financial?
The stock ticker for Sun Life Financial is TSE:slf.
Is Sun Life Financial a good stock to buy?
You need to consider your investment strategy and how TSE:slf can fit in your portfolio.
The current dividend income score of 6/10 and dividend growth score of 6/10. Those 2 metrics together should help you decide the fit for your portfolio. Be it for income or for growth.
Is Sun Life Financial a Buy, Sell or Hold?
The Dividend Snapshot Opportunity Score of 61 out of 100.
The score reflects the strength of a buy signal but it does not show a sell signal if it's low. The higher the better.
A sell signal is more difficult as it often relies on the reason you bought the stock in the first place.
How can I buy stocks for Sun Life Financial?
You can easily buy the SLF stock with an online trading platform.
Just make sure the stock fits your risk profile and investment goals.