Deere & Company (DE)vsManitowoc Company Inc (MTW)
DE
Deere & Company
$577.99
-0.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $157.48B
MTW
Manitowoc Company Inc
$12.10
+0.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $417.17M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1985% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $2.24B). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 0.3%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MTW
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-379.7%
Fair Value
$120.50
Current Price
$577.99
$457.49 premium
Margin of Safety
-995.6%
Fair Value
$1.36
Current Price
$12.10
$10.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 24.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MTW
The strongest argument for MTW centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MTW
The primary concerns for MTW are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 58.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.77 — expect wider price swings.
MTW is growing revenue faster at 13.6% — sustainability is the question.
MTW generates stronger free cash flow (78M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 50/100) and 13.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Manitowoc Company Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. offers engineered lifting solutions in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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