Commercial Metals Company (CMC)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
$74.15
-2.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.62B
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 464% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $8.39B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 6.0%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. CMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
CMC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 277.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
6.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMC
The strongest argument for CMC centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bear Case : CMC
The primary concerns for CMC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMC profiles as a growth stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.50 — expect wider price swings.
CMC is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CMC scores higher overall (64/100 vs 49/100) and 21.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Commercial Metals Company
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Commercial Metals Company manufactures, recycles, and manufactures steel and metal products and related materials and services in the United States, Poland, China, Germany, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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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