Deere & Company (DE)vsFluor Corporation (FLR)
DE
Deere & Company
$667.60
-0.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.13B
FLR
Fluor Corporation
$46.38
+3.47%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 209% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $15.54B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -12.9%. FLR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
FLR
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+5.4%
Fair Value
$50.29
Current Price
$46.38
$3.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Operating margin of 3.3%
Earnings declined 94.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : FLR
The strongest argument for FLR centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : FLR
The primary concerns for FLR are Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while FLR is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FLR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
FLR is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 46/100). 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.
Fluor Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Fluor Corporation provides engineering, procurement, construction, manufacturing and modularization, operation, maintenance and asset integrity and project management services globally. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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