Deere & Company (DE)vsNow Inc (DNOW)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
-0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
DNOW
Now Inc
$13.23
-2.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1291% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $3.40B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -4.5%. DNOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
DNOW
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-32.4%
Fair Value
$12.52
Current Price
$13.23
$0.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 97.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 90.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : DNOW
The strongest argument for DNOW centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 97.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : DNOW
The primary concerns for DNOW are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while DNOW is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
DNOW is growing revenue faster at 97.5% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DNOW scores higher overall (55/100 vs 49/100) and 97.5% 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.
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.
Now Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
NOW Inc. distributes downstream power and industrial products for oil refining, chemical processing, LNG terminals, power generation services, and industrial manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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