Deere & Company (DE)vsOrion Group Holdings Inc (ORN)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
ORN
Orion Group Holdings Inc
$14.19
+2.01%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $562.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 5280% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $879.91M). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 1.0%. ORN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.62. ORN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ORN
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : ORN
The strongest argument for ORN centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.62 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 : ORN
The primary concerns for ORN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 63.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while ORN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
ORN is growing revenue faster at 14.7% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORN scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100) and 14.7% 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.
Orion Group Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. is a construction company specializing in the construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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