Deere & Company (DE)vsEnpro Industries (NPO)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
NPO
Enpro Industries
$300.49
+2.25%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 3816% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.22B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 3.6%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NPO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
17.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.6% earnings growth
ROE of 2.8% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : NPO
The strongest argument for NPO centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.6% 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 : NPO
The primary concerns for NPO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 144.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while NPO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NPO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
NPO is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 46/100). 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.
Enpro Industries
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
EnPro Industries, Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, manufacture, marketing and service of engineered industrial products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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