Deere & Company (DE)vsExpeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
EXPD
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
$192.60
+1.73%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $24.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 298% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $12.04B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 7.6%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. EXPD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
EXPD
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-62.6%
Fair Value
$99.58
Current Price
$192.60
$93.02 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Revenue surging 32.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 51.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.8x book value
7.6% 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 : EXPD
The strongest argument for EXPD centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 32.1% 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 : EXPD
The primary concerns for EXPD are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while EXPD is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EXPD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
EXPD is growing revenue faster at 32.1% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EXPD scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100) and 32.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
Expeditors (Expeditors International of Washington) is an American worldwide logistics and freight forwarding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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