Ducommun Incorporated (DCO)vsDeere & Company (DE)
DCO
Ducommun Incorporated
$172.73
+3.34%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.51B
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
+0.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 5440% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $865.07M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -2.5%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DCO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 56.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -4.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
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 : DCO
The strongest argument for DCO centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : DCO
The primary concerns for DCO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit 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
DCO profiles as a turnaround stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
DCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
DCO is growing revenue faster at 11.8% — 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 47/100). 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.
Ducommun Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Ducommun Incorporated provides engineering and manufacturing products and services primarily to the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical and other industries in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
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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