Deere & Company (DE)vsMatson Inc (MATX)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
MATX
Matson Inc
$228.90
-1.23%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1285% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $3.46B). MATX leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 10.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. MATX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
MATX
Strong Buy67
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 46.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
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 : MATX
The strongest argument for MATX centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MATX
The primary concerns for MATX are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while MATX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MATX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
MATX is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MATX scores higher overall (67/100 vs 53/100) and 16.7% 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.
Matson Inc
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Matson, Inc. provides logistics and shipping services. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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