Deere & Company (DE)vsLatham Group Inc (SWIM)
DE
Deere & Company
$676.50
-1.65%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.13B
SWIM
Latham Group Inc
$8.18
+11.75%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $785.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 8211% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $576.64M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 0.9%. DE trades at a lower P/E of 37.5x. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SWIM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SWIM
The strongest argument for SWIM centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 14.4% 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 : SWIM
The primary concerns for SWIM are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 133.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SWIM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
SWIM is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 44/100). 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.
Latham Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Latham Group, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets residential inground swimming pools. The company is headquartered in Latham, New York.
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