Brookfield Business Corp (BBUC)vsDeere & Company (DE)
BBUC
Brookfield Business Corp
$25.46
+1.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.24B
DE
Deere & Company
$694.94
-0.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $191.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 78% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $26.95B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -0.2%. BBUC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BBUC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 45.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of -11.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : BBUC
The strongest argument for BBUC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BBUC
The primary concerns for BBUC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 8.41 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
BBUC profiles as a turnaround stock while DE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBUC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — 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
BBUC scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100). 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.
Brookfield Business Corp
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Brookfield Business Corporation focuses on healthcare, construction and wastewater services in the United States, Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Brazil. 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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