Deere & Company (DE)vsWilldan Group Inc (WLDN)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
WLDN
Willdan Group Inc
$82.20
+0.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 6361% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $741.84M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 8.8%. WLDN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. WLDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
WLDN
Strong Buy71
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 33.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 53.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WLDN
The strongest argument for WLDN centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 33.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.48 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 : WLDN
The primary concerns for WLDN are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while WLDN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WLDN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
WLDN is growing revenue faster at 33.2% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WLDN scores higher overall (71/100 vs 49/100) and 33.2% 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.
Willdan Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Willdan Group, Inc., provides professional, technical and consulting services primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Anaheim, California.
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