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Sun Life Financial has the GF Score of 77, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Sun Life Financial
is
Likely to have average performance.
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Sun Life Financial (STU:LIE) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Sun Life Financial GF Score Related Terms
STU:LIE vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: GF Score Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Sun Life Financial's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sun Life Financial GF Score vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Sun Life Financial's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun Life Financial's GF Score falls into.
Sun Life Financial (STU:LIE) has a GF Score of 77 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Sun Life Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 76.00. Over the past decade, Sun Life Financial's GF Score has ranged from 19.00 to 91.00.
Is Sun Life Financial's GF Score too high?
Sun Life Financial's current GF Score of 77 is near median its 10-year median of 76.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.00 to a high of 91.00. Overall, Sun Life Financial has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Life Financial's GF Score compare to BRK.A and AIG?
Sun Life Financial's GF Score of 77 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. Historically, Sun Life Financial's own GF Score has ranged from 19.00 to 91.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Insurance company?
A good GF Score depends on the Insurance industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Sun Life Financial and its competitors. Sun Life Financial's current GF Score is 77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 76.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Life Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Life Financial (STU:LIE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.65, compared to a current price of €71.24 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 77, which is near median its 10-year median of 76.00. Sun Life Financial's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sun Life Financial (STU:LIE), the current GF Score is 77 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sun Life Financial (STU:LIE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Life Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €71.24 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.65.
GuruFocus considers Sun Life Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LIE:
GF Score: 77 (near median its 10-year median of 76.00)
GF Value™: €54.65 vs. price of €71.24 (30.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LIE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun Life Financial is one of the Big Three Canadian life insurers. The Canadian business contributed around 35% of its 2025 adjusted earnings. In that segment, the firm provides health, life insurance, and annuity products to individual and group customers. Its US business is mostly group health and contributed about 17% of the firm's adjusted earnings in 2025. Sun Life also offers life insurance and wealth products in several Asian markets with a strong presence in Hong Kong and the Philippines. The Asia segment contributed around 18% of adjusted 2024 earnings. Its asset management business had around CAD 1.2 trillion total assets under management or administration at the end of 2025 and represents around 30% of the firm's earnings.
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