Commercial Metals Company (CMC)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
$64.16
+0.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.19B
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 410% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $9.39B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 7.0%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. CMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CMC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
7.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : CMC
The strongest argument for CMC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CMC
The primary concerns for CMC are Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
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
CMC profiles as a growth stock while DE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
CMC is growing revenue faster at 25.7% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CMC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 53/100) and 25.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Commercial Metals Company
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Commercial Metals Company manufactures, recycles, and manufactures steel and metal products and related materials and services in the United States, Poland, China, Germany, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irving, 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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