Bank of Montreal (BMO)vsDeere & Company (DE)
BMO
Bank of Montreal
$136.39
-0.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $94.86B
DE
Deere & Company
$577.99
-0.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $157.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 40% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $33.48B). BMO leads profitability with a 27.1% profit margin vs 10.3%. BMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. BMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BMO
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+57.3%
Fair Value
$336.32
Current Price
$136.39
$199.93 discount
Margin of Safety
-379.7%
Fair Value
$120.50
Current Price
$577.99
$457.49 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 7.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 24.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMO
The strongest argument for BMO centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.1% and operating margin at 39.9%. PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BMO
No major red flags identified for BMO, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMO profiles as a mature stock while DE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BMO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — sustainability is the question.
BMO generates stronger free cash flow (7.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BMO scores higher overall (75/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 27.1% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Bank of Montreal
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Bank of Montreal offers diversified financial services primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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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