Deere & Company (DE)vsGfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)
DE
Deere & Company
$610.95
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $163.94B
GFL
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
$40.24
+2.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 607% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $6.70B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 3.1%. DE trades at a lower P/E of 33.2x. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
GFL
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Elevated debt levels
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 : GFL
The strongest argument for GFL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
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 : GFL
The primary concerns for GFL are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 109.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while GFL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
GFL is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 45/100). 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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