Deere & Company (DE)vsDistribution Solutions Group Inc (DSGR)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
DSGR
Distribution Solutions Group Inc
$34.75
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 2234% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $2.05B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 0.4%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. DSGR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
DSGR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+66.7%
Fair Value
$93.36
Current Price
$34.75
$58.61 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 66.9% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : DSGR
The strongest argument for DSGR centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : DSGR
The primary concerns for DSGR are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 182.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while DSGR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
DSGR is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DSGR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 49/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" 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.
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.
Distribution Solutions Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
Lawson Products, Inc. sells and distributes specialty products for the industrial, commercial, institutional and government maintenance, repair and operations market. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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