Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
$691.52
-3.18%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.75B
DE
Deere & Company
$620.83
+0.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $166.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1213% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $3.61B). CW leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 10.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. CW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
CW
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.7x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CW
The strongest argument for CW centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CW
The primary concerns for CW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CW profiles as a value stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
CW is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CW scores higher overall (61/100 vs 51/100) and 13.4% 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.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Curtiss-Wright Corporation designs, manufactures and repairs precision components and engineering products and services primarily for the aerospace, defense, general industrial and power generation markets worldwide.
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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