Deere & Company (DE)vsSouthwest Airlines Company (LUV)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
LUV
Southwest Airlines Company
$43.68
+0.48%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $21.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 52% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $31.55B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 3.3%. LUV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.22. LUV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LUV
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 450.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Grey zone — moderate risk
3.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : LUV
The strongest argument for LUV centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 21.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LUV
The primary concerns for LUV are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while LUV is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LUV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
LUV is growing revenue faster at 21.2% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LUV scores higher overall (70/100 vs 53/100) and 21.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Southwest Airlines Company
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Southwest Airlines Co., typically referred to as Southwest, is one of the major airlines of the United States and the world's largest low-cost carrier airline. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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