Deere & Company (DE)vsGencor Industries Inc (GENC)
DE
Deere & Company
$610.95
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $163.94B
GENC
Gencor Industries Inc
$14.49
-3.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $223.24M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 45772% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $103.19M). GENC leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 10.1%. GENC trades at a lower P/E of 17.1x. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
GENC
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-8.3%
Fair Value
$14.43
Current Price
$14.49
$0.06 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GENC
The strongest argument for GENC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 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 carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at -11.1% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 39/100). 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.
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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