Deere & Company (DE)vsSterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)
DE
Deere & Company
$589.87
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$515.62
+9.76%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1777% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $2.49B). STRL leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 10.3%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
STRL
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Revenue surging 51.5% year-over-year
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 14.3x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 22.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : STRL
The strongest argument for STRL centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 51.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : STRL
The primary concerns for STRL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while STRL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STRL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
STRL is growing revenue faster at 51.5% — sustainability is the question.
STRL generates stronger free cash flow (158M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STRL scores higher overall (58/100 vs 49/100) and 51.5% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Sterling Construction Company Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Sterling Construction Company, Inc., a construction company, engages in residential construction, specialty services, and heavy civil activities primarily in the southern United States, the Rocky Mountain states, California, and Hawaii. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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