Crane NXT Co (CXT)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CXT
Crane NXT Co
$51.99
+3.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.92B
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 2558% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.80B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 7.8%. CXT trades at a lower P/E of 20.9x. CXT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CXT
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 41.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
7.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : CXT
The strongest argument for CXT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 22.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CXT
The primary concerns for CXT are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CXT profiles as a growth stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CXT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
CXT is growing revenue faster at 22.0% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CXT scores higher overall (63/100 vs 49/100) and 22.0% 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.
Crane NXT Co
INDUSTRIALS · BUSINESS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES · USA
Crane NXT, Co. focuses on payment and merchandising technologies. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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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