Deere & Company (DE)vsGfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
GFL
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
$43.59
-3.13%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 587% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $6.97B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -2.9%. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
GFL
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
16.3% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -3.1% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : GFL
The strongest argument for GFL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 16.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : GFL
The primary concerns for GFL are Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while GFL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
GFL is growing revenue faster at 16.3% — 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 43/100). 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.
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
GFL Environmental Inc. is a diversified environmental services company in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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