Deere & Company (DE)vsDistribution Solutions Group Inc (DSGR)
DE
Deere & Company
$589.87
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
DSGR
Distribution Solutions Group Inc
$27.06
+0.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 2260% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $1.98B). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 0.4%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
DSGR
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+71.7%
Fair Value
$109.97
Current Price
$27.06
$82.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
0.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : DSGR
The strongest argument for DSGR centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : DSGR
The primary concerns for DSGR are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 149.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while DSGR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
DSGR is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
DSGR generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 44/100). DSGR offers better value entry with a 71.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Distribution Solutions Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
Lawson Products, Inc. sells and distributes specialty products for the industrial, commercial, institutional and government maintenance, repair and operations market. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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