Deere & Company (DE)vsRyerson Holding Corporation (RYZ)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.48
+2.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.13B
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
$31.15
+0.48%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 721% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $5.84B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -0.6%. RYZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
RYZ
Buy57
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
Revenue surging 71.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 406.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : RYZ
The strongest argument for RYZ centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 71.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RYZ
The primary concerns for RYZ are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while RYZ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RYZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
RYZ is growing revenue faster at 71.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RYZ scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100) and 71.6% revenue growth. 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.
Ryerson Holding Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Ryerson Holding Corporation, processes and distributes industrial metals in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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