AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vsMarten Transport Ltd (MRTN)
AGCO
AGCO Corporation
$102.16
-1.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.44B
MRTN
Marten Transport Ltd
$11.66
-3.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $961.97M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGCO Corporation generates 1103% more annual revenue ($10.35B vs $860.41M). AGCO leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs 1.6%. AGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. AGCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AGCO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MRTN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AGCO.
Margin of Safety
+33.2%
Fair Value
$20.52
Current Price
$11.66
$8.86 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 30.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
5.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 1.0%
Earnings declined 74.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGCO
The strongest argument for AGCO centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MRTN
The strongest argument for MRTN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : AGCO
The primary concerns for AGCO are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MRTN
The primary concerns for MRTN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. A P/E of 73.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
MRTN is growing revenue faster at 1.3% — 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
AGCO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100). MRTN offers better value entry with a 33.2% margin of safety. 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 →Marten Transport Ltd
INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
Marten Transport, Ltd. is a temperature sensitive cargo truck for carriers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.
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