Ducommun Incorporated (DCO)vsDeere & Company (DE)
DCO
Ducommun Incorporated
$138.40
-3.29%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.07B
DE
Deere & Company
$589.87
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 5566% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $824.73M). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs -4.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DCO
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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
DCO has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bear Case : DCO
The primary concerns for DCO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
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 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
DCO is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
DCO generates stronger free cash flow (-79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 39/100). 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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