Deere & Company (DE)vsFirst Advantage Corp (FA)
DE
Deere & Company
$639.58
+0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
FA
First Advantage Corp
$21.00
-0.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 2782% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.66B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 1.5%. DE trades at a lower P/E of 35.7x. FA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
FA
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+45.8%
Fair Value
$20.22
Current Price
$21.00
$0.78 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 5499.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : FA
The strongest argument for FA centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 14.9% 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 : FA
The primary concerns for FA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 137.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.58 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
FA is growing revenue faster at 14.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 53/100). FA offers better value entry with a 45.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
First Advantage Corp
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
First Advantage Corporation provides technology solutions for human capital detection, verification, security and compliance globally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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