Deere & Company (DE)vsGenerac Holdings Inc (GNRC)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
GNRC
Generac Holdings Inc
$261.54
-5.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 994% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $4.33B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 4.4%. GNRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. GNRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GNRC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 69.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : GNRC
The strongest argument for GNRC centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : GNRC
The primary concerns for GNRC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 82.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while GNRC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GNRC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
GNRC is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GNRC scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100) and 12.4% 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.
Generac Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Generac Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as Generac, is a Fortune 1000 American manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, light commercial and industrial markets.
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