Deere & Company (DE)vsRed Cat Holdings Inc (RCAT)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
RCAT
Red Cat Holdings Inc
$7.96
-1.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 66892% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $71.54M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -136.3%. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
RCAT
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 527.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -30.7% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : RCAT
The strongest argument for RCAT centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 527.0% 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 : RCAT
The primary concerns for RCAT are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while RCAT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RCAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
RCAT is growing revenue faster at 527.0% — 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 32/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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.
Red Cat Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. provides products, services and solutions to the drone industry. The company is headquartered in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
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