Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW)vsDeere & Company (DE)
ARTW
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc
$2.96
+0.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.60M
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 190275% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $25.18M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -1.6%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ARTW
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+49.5%
Fair Value
$4.55
Current Price
$2.96
$1.59 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 12.7%
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 : ARTW
The strongest argument for ARTW centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ARTW
The primary concerns for ARTW are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
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
ARTW profiles as a turnaround stock while DE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARTW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — 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 30/100). ARTW offers better value entry with a 49.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures and sells agricultural equipment, specialized modular science buildings, and steel cutting tools in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa.
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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