CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$78.34
+3.91%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.42B
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 5207% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $903.17M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -3.4%. CECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
CECO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 53.7% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 4.9%
Earnings declined 41.5%
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 : CECO
The strongest argument for CECO centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 53.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.44 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 : CECO
The primary concerns for CECO are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
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
CECO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CECO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
CECO is growing revenue faster at 53.7% — 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 44/100). 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.
CECO Environmental Corp.
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
CECO Environmental Corporation. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Visit Website →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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