Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG)vsDeere & Company (DE)
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
$4.40
+2.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $412.79M
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 17117% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $278.37M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -5.4%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ACTG
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+87.8%
Fair Value
$33.24
Current Price
$4.40
$28.84 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 123.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 97.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACTG
The strongest argument for ACTG centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 123.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ACTG
The primary concerns for ACTG are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACTG profiles as a hypergrowth stock while DE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
ACTG is growing revenue faster at 123.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 50/100). ACTG offers better value entry with a 87.8% margin of safety. 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.
Acacia Research Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · BUSINESS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES · USA
Acacia Research Corporation intends to acquire undervalued businesses primarily in the technology, life sciences, industry and financial services segments in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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