Deere & Company (DE)vsRockwell Automation Inc (ROK)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
+0.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
ROK
Rockwell Automation Inc
$418.87
-2.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $47.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 434% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $8.97B). ROK leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 10.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. ROK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ROK
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 34 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Earnings expanding 40.4% YoY
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
Trading at 13.3x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : ROK
The strongest argument for ROK centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS 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 : ROK
The primary concerns for ROK are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 40.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while ROK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ROK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
ROK is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ROK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Rockwell Automation Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is an American provider of industrial automation and information technology. Its brands include Allen-Bradley and Factory Talk software.
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