Deere & Company (DE)vsKelly Services B Inc (KELYB)
DE
Deere & Company
$634.54
-1.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $161.94B
KELYB
Kelly Services B Inc
$23.27
+1.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $805.43M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1065% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $4.06B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -6.7%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
KELYB
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+57.4%
Fair Value
$42.47
Current Price
$23.27
$19.20 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
ROE of -27.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KELYB
The strongest argument for KELYB centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : KELYB
The primary concerns for KELYB are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while KELYB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
KELYB is growing revenue faster at -5.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 37/100). KELYB offers better value entry with a 57.4% margin of safety. 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.
Kelly Services B Inc
INDUSTRIALS · STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES · USA
Kelly Services, Inc. provides workforce solutions to various industries. The company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.
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