Deere & Company (DE)vsHexcel Corporation (HXL)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
-0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
HXL
Hexcel Corporation
$89.58
+1.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 2341% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $1.94B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 6.1%. HXL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. HXL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
HXL
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 40.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
6.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : HXL
The strongest argument for HXL centers on EPS 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 : HXL
The primary concerns for HXL are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 64.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while HXL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HXL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
HXL is growing revenue faster at 9.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HXL scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Hexcel Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Hexcel Corporation develops, manufactures and markets structural materials for use in the aerospace, space, and commercial and industrial defense markets. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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