Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CMCO
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
$15.18
+1.74%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $399.19M
DE
Deere & Company
$577.99
-0.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $157.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 4561% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $1.00B). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 0.6%. CMCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. CMCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CMCO
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-136.7%
Fair Value
$9.83
Current Price
$15.18
$5.35 premium
Margin of Safety
-379.7%
Fair Value
$120.50
Current Price
$577.99
$457.49 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 24.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMCO
The strongest argument for CMCO centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CMCO
The primary concerns for CMCO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 66.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — sustainability is the question.
CMCO generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CMCO scores higher overall (67/100 vs 51/100) and 10.5% 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.
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Columbus McKinnon Corporation designs, manufactures and markets intelligent motion solutions for ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials globally. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
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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