Deere & Company (DE)vsKirby Corporation (KEX)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
KEX
Kirby Corporation
$139.42
+0.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1273% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $3.49B). KEX leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 10.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. KEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
KEX
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-7.2%
Fair Value
$114.07
Current Price
$139.42
$25.35 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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
0.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : KEX
The strongest argument for KEX centers on Price/Book.
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 : KEX
The primary concerns for KEX are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while KEX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
KEX is growing revenue faster at 7.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEX scores higher overall (53/100 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.
Kirby Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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