Deere & Company (DE)vsMueller Water Products (MWA)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
-0.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
MWA
Mueller Water Products
$25.33
+0.96%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 3134% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $1.46B). MWA leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 10.1%. MWA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.08. MWA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MWA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : MWA
The strongest argument for MWA centers on Operating Margin. PEG of 1.08 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MWA
The primary concerns for MWA are Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while MWA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MWA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
MWA is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MWA scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Mueller Water Products
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services for use in the transmission, distribution, and metering of water in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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