Deere & Company (DE)vsSaia Inc (SAIA)
DE
Deere & Company
$589.87
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
SAIA
Saia Inc
$448.82
+6.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1345% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $3.23B). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 7.9%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SAIA
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
0.1% revenue growth
7.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : SAIA
The strongest argument for SAIA centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SAIA
The primary concerns for SAIA are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 46.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while SAIA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SAIA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.04 — expect wider price swings.
SAIA is growing revenue faster at 0.1% — sustainability is the question.
SAIA generates stronger free cash flow (37M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 44/100). 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.
Saia Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
Saia, Inc., is a transportation company in North America. The company is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
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