Deere & Company (DE)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.48
+2.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.13B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$62.75
-2.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 3272% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.42B). WOR leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 10.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. WOR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WOR
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 24.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : WOR
The strongest argument for WOR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WOR
The primary concerns for WOR are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WOR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
WOR is growing revenue faster at 13.2% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WOR scores higher overall (58/100 vs 53/100) and 13.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Worthington Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Worthington Industries, Inc., a metal fabrication company, focuses on processing value-added steel and metal products manufactured in the United States, Austria, Canada, Mexico, Poland, and Portugal. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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