Deere & Company (DE)vsDycom Industries Inc (DY)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
DY
Dycom Industries Inc
$307.47
+3.90%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 597% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $6.88B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 4.8%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. DY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
DY
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 45.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Moderate valuation
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : DY
The strongest argument for DY centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 45.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : DY
The primary concerns for DY are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while DY is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
DY is growing revenue faster at 45.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DY scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100) and 45.6% 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.
Dycom Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Dycom Industries, Inc. provides specialized recruiting services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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