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Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF.TO)

112.88

+0.15 (0.13%)

as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) has seen a recent rally, benefiting from its exposure to the money management sector and long-lived liabilities, particularly in a falling interest rate environment. However, experts express caution over its venture into private credit, a domain that has faced some losses. Compared to Canadian banks, SLF is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio, but growth appears modest, particularly in sectors like dental in the U.S. and asset management in Canada. Despite past challenges relative to peers like Manulife Financial, experts indicate that SLF remains a solid long-term investment, bolstered by positive changes and strong returns on equity. Overall, experts are divided, with some seeing it as a steady hold, while others suggest a more cautious approach until clearer signals emerge.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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DON'T BUY

Prefers Manulife (MFC-T) in terms of quality. Their large mutual fund complex in the US is losing money. Their US life insurance business is not growing very quickly. Have had turnover in executive ranks.

TOP PICK

Yield of 2.48%. Very cheap.

DON'T BUY

Has the unfortunate distinction of being the worst performing of the major diversified financials in Canada. Its problem is its US mutual fund subsidiary, MFS. Better opportunities in the financial sector.

TOP PICK

Got whacked when they came out with earnings and growth of 7% and the CFO resigned. Life insurance is one of the most profitable businesses. Has international exposure. Had problems with its mutual fund handling which is behind it now. Good price.

DON'T BUY

Has international exposure. Much cheaper multiples then Manufacturers (MFC-T), but Manufacturers is the leader.

DON'T BUY

He is seeing earning estimates going down and the affect of rising rates. His model price is $45 which is a 4% positive differential. His model price continues to erode.

BUY

A good company, but Manulife (MFC-T) is the better operation.

WEAK BUY

Prefers Manulife (MFC-T) with its superior management, better growth opportunities. But this one is fine.

DON'T BUY

A well-managed company. Concerned with its mutual fund subsidiary in the US that continues to experience significant outflows and redemptions. Trying to improve margins, but has not been successful.

BUY

Insurance companies have done well in the last year or so and should continue to do well. Earnings growth is quite a bit higher than the banks. Their US wealth management assets are doing well.

DON'T BUY

Their last quarter didn't impress him. Their product portfolio is not as strong as ManuLife (MFC-T). There are some risks in the US. Probably not a lot of downside in the stock but he prefers other areas.

BUY

Favourite is Manu Life (MFC-T) with Sun Life being his 2nd choice. Doing very well.

WAIT

Came off quite sharply when it reported its latest quarterly earnings. There were concerns about its strategy in the US with its mutual fund. Wait to see what they are going to do with the mutual fund.

BUY

Excellent management. Stock has held up relatively well. They own MFS, a US mutual fund company. They would like MFS to do a merger which would create extra value. Valuation is pretty decent, a 12/15% grower.

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