Deere & Company (DE)vsRentokil Initial PLC (RTO)
DE
Deere & Company
$614.84
+0.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $166.65B
RTO
Rentokil Initial PLC
$24.21
-1.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 585% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $6.91B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 6.8%. RTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. RTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
RTO
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-27.1%
Fair Value
$25.56
Current Price
$24.21
$1.35 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 95.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
6.8% margin — thin
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. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RTO
The strongest argument for RTO centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RTO
The primary concerns for RTO are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 51.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while RTO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
RTO is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RTO scores higher overall (58/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Rentokil Initial PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Rentokil Initial plc offers route-based services in North America, the UK, the rest of Europe, Asia, the Pacific and internationally. The company is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.
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