Deere & Company (DE)vsFirst Advantage Corp (FA)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
FA
First Advantage Corp
$21.22
+3.92%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.53B
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 37.7x. FA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
FA
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+46.5%
Fair Value
$20.49
Current Price
$21.22
$0.73 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
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
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, Piotroski F-Score. 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
DE profiles as a declining stock while FA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — 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.
Bottom Line
FA scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100) and 14.9% 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.
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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