Deere & Company (DE)vsIES Holdings Inc (IESC)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
IESC
IES Holdings Inc
$720.72
-2.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1203% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $3.63B). IESC leads profitability with a 10.5% profit margin vs 10.1%. DE trades at a lower P/E of 32.8x. IESC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
IESC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Earnings expanding 55.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : IESC
The strongest argument for IESC centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : IESC
The primary concerns for IESC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while IESC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IESC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
IESC is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IESC scores higher overall (58/100 vs 49/100) and 16.8% 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.
IES Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
IES Holdings, Inc. designs and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provides infrastructure products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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