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Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF.TO)

113.00

+0.04 (0.04%)

as of Jul 3, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 5, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 12 opinions in the last 12 months.

Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) has received mixed reviews from various experts. While some indicate that the company is trading at a relatively attractive price compared to Canadian banks, others highlight challenges in the dental segment and asset management performance. Despite recent restructuring efforts, concerns about growth persist, particularly with the company's 5% growth forecast and a PE ratio of 11.7x for 2027, which is seen as inadequate given the broader market conditions. However, many experts believe in the long-term value of SLF, citing its strong dividend growth potential and substantial operations in Asia and the US. Nevertheless, the sentiment surrounding the stock suggests a cautious approach, with calls for watchful waiting amid macroeconomic concerns.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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HOLD

Had a really nice bounce off the bottom and doesn't know if he would be jumping on this at these levels. Likes the financials in general.

DON'T BUY

Technicals are clearly not here yet. Haven't shown any signs of a bottom. There are other financial services stocks that have a better outlook. Seasonally, the sector does well from the end of February to the end of May.

DON'T BUY

Both Sun Life (SLF-T) and Manufacturers Life (MFC-T) are vulnerable in the short-term to the “mark to market” accounting that we are seeing. This one has $400 million exposure to hybrid securities in the UK. There are also rumours that they are buying Hartford and recent acquisitions in the financial sector always seem to reveal more cockroaches. Would be cautious on both of them.

COMMENT

Lifecos are being beaten up on fears of the equity market taking another major leg downwards. This will only be known a year from now. Every major bear market he has looked at has resolved to the upside after a 25% to 55% decline in value with the exception of 1929 to 1933.

PARTIAL BUY

The whole financial sector is under a lot of pressure. In this environment, everything gets thrown out. Dollar cost average. In 5 years will still be around and they are well run.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 6/08. Down 49.5%.) Had thought insurance would hold up better than the banks. An excellent company and with the baby boomer demographics it should hold up very well. Their equity sales were up last year.

DON'T BUY

Canadian life companies had a very difficult time and have under performed banks. 4th quarter for 08 is going to be very difficult. If she were buying a Lifeco, it would be Manufacturers (MFC-T) or Great West (GWO-T) but would wait to see what write-offs will be reported.

DON'T BUY

Hurt with exposure to equity markets and some bad paper, especially in the US. Probably seen the worst for now. If looking out 2, 3 years etc. it should do well. No rush to Buy it.

BUY

Very solid balance sheet. Well above the minimum capital level.

BUY

Yield of about 5.5%. Likes it here. Doesn't see a whole lot of downside. Will be a slow, painful recovery but it will be a recovery.

SELL

(Market Call Minute.) There are better names and he likes the banks instead.

COMMENT

Not interested in insurance companies at this time. The fall in the stock market has created some difficulties for their stock holdings. Sold its CI Funds positions. Would rather look at Fairfax Financial (FFH-T).

TOP PICK

A lot of the lifecos, particularly this one, are offering exceptional values. Trading below book value. Has been oversold. Will be earning 10% ROE in this distressed market. 6% yield.

BUY

Thinks they will maintain their dividend. Historically it is getting to be about as cheap as it has been in a very long time. Pretty decent dividend.

BUY

Not a bad company. Valuation is more attractive than Manulife (MFC-T) at this stage. Trading a little over 1 X book value. Thinks the 6% dividend is safe.

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