Deere & Company (DE)vsJB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
$283.31
+0.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $27.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 290% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $12.13B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 5.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. JBHT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
JBHT
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 27.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
4.6% revenue growth
5.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : JBHT
The strongest argument for JBHT centers on Altman Z-Score, 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 : JBHT
The primary concerns for JBHT are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 44.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while JBHT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
JBHT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
JBHT is growing revenue faster at 4.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JBHT scores higher overall (51/100 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.
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an American transportation and logistics company based in Lowell, Arkansas.
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