AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vsDeere & Company (DE)
AGCO
AGCO Corporation
$103.92
+1.72%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.15B
DE
Deere & Company
$605.06
+2.09%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $163.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 357% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $10.35B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 5.2%. AGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. AGCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AGCO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
5.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 1.0%
Earnings declined 74.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGCO
The strongest argument for AGCO centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AGCO
The primary concerns for AGCO are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGCO profiles as a value stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
AGCO is growing revenue faster at -1.0% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AGCO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
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.
Visit Website →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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