Sun Life FinancialSLF.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Sun Life Financial (SLF.N) trades at a P/E of 19.00x, P/B of 2.44x, P/S of 4.27x, and a dividend yield of 2.60%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 97th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 91st percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 98th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 92nd percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 98th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 92nd percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 60th percentile within its industry and the 50th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 5.42%, ranking at the 68th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 0.4 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. The P/E percentile sits lower across the market than within its own industry — relatively cheaper next to the market as a whole. Of the 5.42% total shareholder yield, 2.60% is paid out as dividends and roughly 2.82% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. Sun Life Financial operates in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: SLF · SLF
Want the full picture on whether Sun Life Financial (SLF.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 19.00 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 2.44 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 4.27 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 2.60% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 5.42% |