Deere & Company (DE)vsNational Presto Industries Inc (NPK)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
+0.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
NPK
National Presto Industries Inc
$154.28
+4.26%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 8699% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $544.68M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 7.9%. NPK trades at a lower P/E of 24.2x. NPK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NPK
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-16.1%
Fair Value
$104.53
Current Price
$154.28
$49.75 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 207.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : NPK
The strongest argument for NPK centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NPK
The primary concerns for NPK are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while NPK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
NPK is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NPK scores higher overall (58/100 vs 49/100) and 21.7% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
National Presto Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
National Presto Industries Inc. provides household goods and small appliances, and defense and security products primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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