Deere & Company (DE)vsPark Ohio Holdings Corp (PKOH)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
PKOH
Park Ohio Holdings Corp
$46.45
+1.46%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $673.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 2796% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.65B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 1.6%. PKOH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.05. PKOH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
PKOH
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 30.2% YoY
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 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : PKOH
The strongest argument for PKOH centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.05 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 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PKOH
The primary concerns for PKOH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.80 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while PKOH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PKOH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
PKOH is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PKOH scores higher overall (63/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Park Ohio Holdings Corp
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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