Cadre Holdings Inc (CDRE)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CDRE
Cadre Holdings Inc
$26.38
+1.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.07B
DE
Deere & Company
$650.67
-1.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $184.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 6890% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $685.65M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 5.3%. CDRE trades at a lower P/E of 30.9x. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CDRE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.0%
Fair Value
$26.39
Current Price
$26.38
$0.01 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 31.8% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CDRE
The strongest argument for CDRE centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 31.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CDRE
The primary concerns for CDRE are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDRE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while DE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CDRE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
CDRE is growing revenue faster at 31.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 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.
Cadre Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Cadre Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes safety and survival equipment that provides protection to users in dangerous or life-threatening situations. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
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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