Deere & Company (DE)vsLimbach Holdings Inc (LMB)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
LMB
Limbach Holdings Inc
$50.50
+4.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $590.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 6909% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $683.77M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 4.4%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. LMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
LMB
Buy53
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.9% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : LMB
The strongest argument for LMB centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 21.9% 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 : LMB
The primary concerns for LMB are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while LMB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LMB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
LMB is growing revenue faster at 21.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LMB scores higher overall (53/100 vs 49/100) and 21.9% 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.
Limbach Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Limbach Holdings, Inc. is an integrated building systems solutions company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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