Alamo Group Inc (ALG)vsDeere & Company (DE)
ALG
Alamo Group Inc
$159.03
-3.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.01B
DE
Deere & Company
$709.48
-2.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 2784% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.66B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 6.1%. ALG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. ALG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
ALG
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
6.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 0.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALG
The strongest argument for ALG centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ALG
The primary concerns for ALG are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALG profiles as a value stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
ALG is growing revenue faster at 7.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALG scores higher overall (58/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alamo Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Alamo Group Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes and services agricultural and infrastructure maintenance equipment for government and industrial use worldwide. The company is headquartered in Seguin, Texas.
Deere & Company
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
John Deere is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.
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