AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vsGates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES)
AGCO
AGCO Corporation
$121.10
-0.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.92B
GTES
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
$26.04
+1.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGCO Corporation generates 195% more annual revenue ($10.35B vs $3.50B). GTES leads profitability with a 10.4% profit margin vs 5.2%. AGCO trades at a lower P/E of 17.6x. GTES earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AGCO
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
GTES
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 205.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
5.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 1.0%
Earnings declined 74.4%
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGCO
The strongest argument for AGCO centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GTES
The strongest argument for GTES centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AGCO
The primary concerns for AGCO are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : GTES
The primary concerns for GTES are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GTES carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
GTES is growing revenue faster at 6.6% — sustainability is the question.
AGCO generates stronger free cash flow (108M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GTES scores higher overall (64/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AGCO Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
AGCO Corporation manufactures and distributes agricultural equipment and related spare parts worldwide. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
Visit Website →Gates Industrial Corporation plc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Gates Industrial Corporation plc manufactures and sells engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions worldwide. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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