Deere & Company (DE)vsVisa Inc. Class A (V)
DE
Deere & Company
$574.84
-0.98%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.81B
V
Visa Inc. Class A
$318.79
-0.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $610.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 9% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $43.03B). V leads profitability with a 51.7% profit margin vs 10.3%. V appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. V earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
V
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Keeps 52 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.3%
17.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 35.5% YoY
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
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : V
The strongest argument for V centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.7% and operating margin at 67.3%. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : V
The primary concerns for V are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while V is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
V is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
V generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
V scores higher overall (72/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 51.7% margins and 17.1% 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.
Visa Inc. Class A
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Visa Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Foster City, California, United States. It facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, most commonly through Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards. Visa is one of the world's most valuable companies.
Visit Website →Compare with Other FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?