Deere & Company (DE)vsStandex International Corporation (SXI)
DE
Deere & Company
$589.87
-2.11%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
SXI
Standex International Corporation
$253.06
-5.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 5280% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $868.58M). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 6.2%. SXI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. SXI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SXI
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 152.4% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
6.2% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : SXI
The strongest argument for SXI centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SXI
The primary concerns for SXI are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while SXI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SXI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
SXI is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
SXI generates stronger free cash flow (13M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SXI scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100) and 16.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Standex International Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Standex International Corporation manufactures and sells various products and services for the commercial and industrial markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire.
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