Deere & Company (DE)vsITT Inc (ITT)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
+0.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
ITT
ITT Inc
$204.14
+4.03%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 912% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $4.74B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 8.9%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. ITT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ITT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 51.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 37.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : ITT
The strongest argument for ITT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 51.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ITT
The primary concerns for ITT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while ITT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ITT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
ITT is growing revenue faster at 51.5% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 49/100) and 51.5% 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.
ITT Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
ITT Inc. manufactures and sells critical engineered components and custom technology solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets globally. The company is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
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