Deere & Company (DE)vsKimball Electronics (KE)
DE
Deere & Company
$683.99
-0.24%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
KE
Kimball Electronics
$24.65
-1.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $577.84M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 3248% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.43B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 1.9%. KE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. KE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
KE
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-24.6%
Fair Value
$19.52
Current Price
$24.65
$5.13 premium
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 30.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : KE
The strongest argument for KE centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : KE
The primary concerns for KE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while KE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
KE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
KE is growing revenue faster at -2.3% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KE scores higher overall (58/100 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.
Kimball Electronics
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Kimball Electronics, Inc. provides electronic contract manufacturing services and diversified manufacturing services to clients in the automotive, medical, industrial and public safety end markets. The company is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.
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