AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
AGCO
AGCO Corporation
$121.28
+2.34%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.58B
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$874.78
+3.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $402.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 602% more annual revenue ($70.75B vs $10.08B). CAT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 7.2%. AGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AGCO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
CAT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-24.4%
Fair Value
$111.32
Current Price
$121.28
$9.96 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 922.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 51 in profit
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 30.2% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
7.2% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 19.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGCO
The strongest argument for AGCO centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AGCO
The primary concerns for AGCO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 43.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGCO profiles as a value stock while CAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 66/100) and 22.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
AGCO Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
AGCO Corporation manufactures and distributes agricultural equipment and related spare parts worldwide. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
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INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery, engines, financial products, and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.
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