Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$181.96
-0.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $171.49B
DE
Deere & Company
$577.99
-0.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $157.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 13% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $41.52B). CRM leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 10.3%. CRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. CRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CRM
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.2%
Fair Value
$276.43
Current Price
$181.96
$94.47 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
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
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 : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 19.2%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRM profiles as a mature stock while DE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — sustainability is the question.
CRM generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRM scores higher overall (63/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins and 12.1% revenue growth. 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.
Salesforce.com Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Salesforce.com, Inc. is an American cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides customer relationship management (CRM) service and also provides a complementary suite of enterprise applications focused on customer service, marketing automation, analytics, and application development.
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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