Deere & Company (DE)vsTaylor Devices Inc (TAYD)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
TAYD
Taylor Devices Inc
$57.13
+1.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $180.87M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 122690% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $39.03M). TAYD leads profitability with a 17.5% profit margin vs 10.2%. TAYD trades at a lower P/E of 26.9x. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAYD
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.5%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TAYD
The strongest argument for TAYD centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.5% and operating margin at 0.5%.
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 : TAYD
The primary concerns for TAYD are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while TAYD is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
TAYD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Taylor Devices Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Taylor Devices, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets shock absorption, speed control, and energy storage devices for use in machinery, equipment, and structures in North America, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in North Tonawanda, New York.
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