Deere & Company (DE)vsESS Tech Inc (GWH)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
+0.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
GWH
ESS Tech Inc
$0.38
+1.06%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates -4085948% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $-1.17M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 0.0%. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GWH
Avoid22
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 : GWH
The strongest argument for GWH centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
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 : GWH
The primary concerns for GWH are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while GWH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GWH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at -11.1% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 22/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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.
ESS Tech Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
ESS Inc. develops and markets iron flow batteries for utility and commercial energy storage needs globally. The company is headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon.
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