American Airlines Group (AAL)vsDeere & Company (DE)
AAL
American Airlines Group
$13.01
+1.25%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.57B
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Airlines Group generates 22% more annual revenue ($58.34B vs $47.93B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -0.6%. AAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.09. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
AAL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.7%
Fair Value
$21.33
Current Price
$13.01
$8.32 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.3% revenue growth
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.8%
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 88.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAL
The strongest argument for AAL centers on PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : AAL
The primary concerns for AAL are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAL profiles as a growth stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
AAL is growing revenue faster at 16.3% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 46/100). AAL offers better value entry with a 32.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
American Airlines Group
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
American Airlines Group Inc. is an American publicly traded airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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.
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