Deere & Company (DE)vsTredegar Corporation (TG)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
+0.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
TG
Tredegar Corporation
$7.16
-3.24%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $270.25M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 6031% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $781.75M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 4.3%. TG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. TG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TG
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 258.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TG
The strongest argument for TG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 20.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.90 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. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TG
The primary concerns for TG are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while TG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
TG is growing revenue faster at 20.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TG scores higher overall (69/100 vs 49/100) and 20.8% 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.
Tredegar Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Tredegar Corporation manufactures and sells aluminum extrusions, PE films, and polyester films in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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