Deere & Company (DE)vsHub Group Inc (HUBG)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
HUBG
Hub Group Inc
$26.68
+1.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1185% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $3.73B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 2.8%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. HUBG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
HUBG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+2.4%
Fair Value
$43.58
Current Price
$26.68
$16.90 discount
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 20.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : HUBG
The strongest argument for HUBG centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
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 : HUBG
The primary concerns for HUBG are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HUBG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HUBG scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Hub Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
Hub Group, Inc., a light asset freight management company, provides intermodal services, truck brokerage, trucking, managed transportation, cargo consolidation, warehousing, last mile delivery, international transportation, and other freight services. logistics in North America. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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