Deere & Company (DE)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
DE
Deere & Company
$577.26
+0.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.23B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$54.38
+0.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 3420% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $1.33B). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 8.4%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. WOR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
WOR
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.4% 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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : WOR
The strongest argument for WOR centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WOR
The primary concerns for WOR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 164.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while WOR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WOR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
WOR is growing revenue faster at 24.4% — sustainability is the question.
WOR generates stronger free cash flow (36M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WOR scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100) and 24.4% revenue growth. 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.
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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