Deere & Company (DE)vsUnited Rentals Inc (URI)
DE
Deere & Company
$560.02
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $151.97B
URI
United Rentals Inc
$952.13
-1.10%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $60.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 186% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $16.36B). URI leads profitability with a 15.3% profit margin vs 10.3%. URI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. URI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
URI
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : URI
The strongest argument for URI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 23.1%.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : URI
The primary concerns for URI are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while URI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
URI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
URI is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
URI generates stronger free cash flow (681M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
URI scores higher overall (64/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 15.3% margins. 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.
United Rentals Inc
INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA
United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) is the world's largest equipment rental company, with about 13 percent of the North American market share as of 2019.
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