Sun Life Valuation

SLF Stock  CAD 85.68  -0.70  -0.81%   
Currently, Sun Life appears to be fairly valued. Sun Life Financial has a prevailing Real Value of $86.66 per share. The prevailing price of Sun Life is $85.68. Our model approximates the value of Sun Life Financial from inspecting Sun Life fundamentals such as Operating Margin of 0.15 %, return on equity of 0.14, and Shares Outstanding of 553.9 M as well as inspecting its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Sun Life's valuation include:
 Price Book
1.9955
 Enterprise Value
61.3 B
 Price Sales
1.3607
 Forward PE
10.8225
 Trailing PE
13.9317
Fairly Valued
Today
85.68
Please note that Sun Life's price fluctuation is Very Low at this time. Calculation of the real value of Sun Life Financial is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Sun Life's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Sun Life is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Sun Stock. However, Sun Life's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  85.68 Real  86.66 Hype  85.68 Naive  84.13
The fair value of Sun Stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Sun Life Financial. Since Sun Life is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers determine its market value.
86.66
Real Value
87.97
Upside
Investors in Sun Life Financial should carefully weigh both the upside potential and the downside risk of the stock. A complete valuation of Sun considers technical factors, market conditions, and broader macro trends.
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
1.801.891.98
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
84.3785.6886.99
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
1.611.651.70
Details
The most defensible valuation for Sun Life uses at least two methods: an intrinsic value estimate based on Sun Life's projected cash flows, and a relative value check against its direct peers.
Cash is advancing compared to historical levels. Sun Life reported 9.69 Billion in Cash for the previous period. As of March 13th, 2026, Accounts Payable is estimated to rise to approximately 2.3 B

Sun Life Cash

8.13 Billion

Sun Life Total Value Analysis

From a capital-structure perspective, Sun Life Financial is being framed with enterprise value of 61.33 B, market capitalization of 47.46 B, debt obligations near 18.79 B, and cash resources of 7.19 B. That snapshot should be treated as one valuation lens rather than as final proof of fair value because the interpretation can shift quickly when financing assumptions change.
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
61.33 B
47.46 B
18.79 B
7.19 B

Sun Life Investor Information

About 55.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book ratio of 2.0. Typically companies with comparable Price to Book (P/B) are able to outperform the market in the long run. Sun Life Financial has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.88. The company recorded earning per share (EPS) of 6.15. The firm last dividend was issued on the 25th of February 2026. Sun Life Financial reflects a mix of operating scale and capital structure considerations. Operating returns remain positive, suggesting ongoing earnings capacity. For financial institutions, capital adequacy, leverage ratios, and funding structure are central to financial strength assessment.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.10.1248
Significantly Down
Pretty Stable
Operating Income2.6 B4.8 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile

Sun Life Asset Utilization

The concept of asset utilization usually refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. The recent return on assets of Sun suggests not a very effective usage of assets in March.
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Sun Life Profitability Analysis

Based on the measurements of profitability obtained from Sun Life's financial statements, Sun Life Financial may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at the present time. It has a very high chance of underperforming in April. Profitability indicators assess Sun Life's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
 First Reported
2000-03-31
 Previous Quarter
1.2 B
 Current Value
793 M
 Quarterly Volatility
361.2 M
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As of March 13th, 2026, Gross Profit is estimated to rise to approximately 8 B, whereas Pretax Profit Margin is moving lower toward 0.10.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.130.1385
Notably Down
Pretty Stable
Operating Profit Margin0.10.1248
Significantly Down
Pretty Stable
Pretax Profit Margin0.10.1248
Significantly Down
Pretty Stable
Profitability analysis for Sun Life Financial works best when investors review the financial ratios and fundamental drivers that explain how efficiently the business converts revenue, assets, and operating inputs into earnings. These profitability indicators help investors judge how well Sun Life uses its assets to create earnings power and long-term shareholder value.

Sun Life Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

By analyzing Sun Life's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose trend shifts in analyst expectations and compare EPS projections across timeframes. EPS is most informative when read together with margin stability and cash-flow conversion. EPS forecast analysis for Sun Life Financial is useful, but investors should remember that consensus numbers often reflect a normalized estimate rather than a full reconstruction of every accounting detail. Sun Life is projected to generate 1.89 in earnings per share on 31st of March 2026. Future earnings-per-share expectations are often a key input when investors test valuation assumptions and momentum into the next quarter.
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Sun Life Ownership Allocation

Over half of Sun Life's outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. This level of institutional participation often indicates steady inclusion in actively managed funds and index-tracking vehicles, driven by Sun Life's size, liquidity, and analyst coverage. Sun Life has approximately 55% of its outstanding shares held by institutional investors, with 45% in public hands.

Sun Life Profitability Analysis

The company reported revenue of 38.45 B. Net Income was 4.8 B with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 14.18 B.

Sun Life Past Distributions to Stockholders

Valuation analysis for Sun Life Financial should be treated as an ongoing process rather than a one-time answer, especially when investors are trying to understand how the market is pricing this stock. The practical goal is to understand how new information changes the valuation case, not to defend one static estimate after conditions move.

Valuation Framework, Methodology & Assumptions

Sun Life is a large-cap equity in Multi-line Insurance, Insurance - Diversified, Financial Services categories. Intrinsic value assumptions are benchmarked against sector averages. Sun Life currently trades at P/E of 14.03, P/B of 2.0, P/S of 1.36.

This section for Sun Life Financial is built from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds, with harmonization applied to align reporting definitions. Values may update on different source schedules. Valuation outputs are model-derived and depend on published assumptions and reference inputs.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Raphi Shpitalnik - Junior Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board

More Resources for Sun Stock Analysis

A structured review of Sun Life Financial often starts with core financial statements and trend context. Ratios and trend metrics help frame Sun Life's operating context. Key reports that frame Sun Life Financial Stock are listed below:
Sun Life has a market cap of 47.46 B, operating margin of 15.05%, ROE of 13.9%. Use World Market Map to explore allocation context. This includes a position in Sun Life Financial in the portfolio view. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in inflation.
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Note that Sun Life's intrinsic value and market price are different measures derived from different inputs. For Sun Life, key inputs include a P/E ratio of 14.03, a P/B ratio of 2.0, a profit margin of 10.18%, and ROE of 13.9%. Market price reflects the current exchange level formed by active bids and offers.