Deere & Company (DE)vsNL Industries Inc (NL)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
-0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
NL
NL Industries Inc
$6.06
+1.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $293.39M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 29750% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $158.58M). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -21.5%. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NL
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 551.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
0.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -8.0% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : NL
The strongest argument for NL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
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 : NL
The primary concerns for NL are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while NL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
NL is growing revenue faster at 0.7% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
NL Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES · USA
NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., operates in the component products industry in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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