Deere & Company (DE)vsEnergy Recovery Inc (ERII)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
-0.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
ERII
Energy Recovery Inc
$8.01
-3.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $412.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 34547% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $136.63M). ERII leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 10.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. ERII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ERII
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+3.4%
Fair Value
$15.98
Current Price
$8.01
$7.97 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 20.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of -103.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : ERII
The strongest argument for ERII centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at -103.3%. Revenue growth of 20.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ERII
The primary concerns for ERII are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while ERII is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
ERII is growing revenue faster at 20.3% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ERII scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 20.3% 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.
Energy Recovery Inc
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
Energy Recovery, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells various solutions for the industrial fluid flow markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Leandro, California.
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