Deere & Company (DE)vsElbit Systems Ltd (ESLT)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
ESLT
Elbit Systems Ltd
$779.28
-1.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $36.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 461% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $8.55B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 7.4%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
ESLT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.9% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 34.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 8.3x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
7.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : ESLT
The strongest argument for ESLT centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ESLT
The primary concerns for ESLT are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. A P/E of 59.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while ESLT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
ESLT is growing revenue faster at 15.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Elbit Systems Ltd
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Elbit Systems Ltd. develops and supplies a portfolio of airborne, land and naval products and systems for defense, national security and commercial aviation applications primarily in Israel. The company is headquartered in Haifa, Israel.
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