Deere & Company (DE)vsWilldan Group Inc (WLDN)
DE
Deere & Company
$589.87
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
WLDN
Willdan Group Inc
$72.86
+0.19%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 6757% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $681.55M). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 7.7%. WLDN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. WLDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
WLDN
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-77.3%
Fair Value
$63.90
Current Price
$72.86
$8.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 132.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
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
7.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : WLDN
The strongest argument for WLDN centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 20.6% 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.
Bear Case : WLDN
The primary concerns for WLDN are Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while WLDN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WLDN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
WLDN is growing revenue faster at 20.6% — sustainability is the question.
WLDN generates stronger free cash flow (37M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WLDN scores higher overall (67/100 vs 49/100) and 20.6% 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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