Deere & Company (DE)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
DE
Deere & Company
$605.06
+2.03%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $163.94B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$56.85
+1.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 3327% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $1.38B). WOR leads profitability with a 11.3% profit margin vs 10.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. WOR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
WOR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 1134.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WOR
The strongest argument for WOR centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WOR
The primary concerns for WOR are PEG Ratio.
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 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
WOR is growing revenue faster at 16.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WOR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 51/100) and 16.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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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