Deere & Company (DE)vsGencor Industries Inc (GENC)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
GENC
Gencor Industries Inc
$17.93
-1.11%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $270.73M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 43466% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $110.01M). GENC leads profitability with a 13.5% profit margin vs 10.2%. GENC trades at a lower P/E of 18.1x. GENC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GENC
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-1.3%
Fair Value
$15.42
Current Price
$17.93
$2.51 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 25.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 48.5% 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
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : GENC
The strongest argument for GENC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 25.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : GENC
The primary concerns for GENC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while GENC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
GENC is growing revenue faster at 25.3% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GENC scores higher overall (59/100 vs 49/100) and 25.3% 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.
Gencor Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Gencor Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells heavy machinery used in the production of highway construction materials and environmental control equipment. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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