Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW)vsDeere & Company (DE)
ARTW
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc
$2.96
-1.99%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.71M
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
+0.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 184290% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $25.99M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -0.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
ARTW
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.4%
Fair Value
$4.73
Current Price
$2.96
$1.77 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 23.9% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ARTW
The strongest argument for ARTW centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ARTW
The primary concerns for ARTW are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
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
ARTW profiles as a growth stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARTW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
ARTW is growing revenue faster at 23.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 39/100). ARTW offers better value entry with a 51.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures and sells agricultural equipment, specialized modular science buildings, and steel cutting tools in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa.
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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