Deere & Company (DE)vsPerma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (PPIH)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
PPIH
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
$30.91
+5.24%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $230.61M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 22250% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $214.44M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 6.5%. 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+
PPIH
Hold47
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
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
6.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : PPIH
The strongest argument for PPIH centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
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 : PPIH
The primary concerns for PPIH are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while PPIH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
PPIH is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — 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 47/100). 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.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells leak detection systems and specialty piping. The company is headquartered in Niles, Illinois.
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