Deere & Company (DE)vsStealthGas Inc (GASS)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
GASS
StealthGas Inc
$9.42
+1.62%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $361.61M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 27448% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $173.98M). GASS leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 10.2%. GASS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. GASS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GASS
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
1.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : GASS
The strongest argument for GASS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.9% and operating margin at 27.1%. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : GASS
The primary concerns for GASS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while GASS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
GASS is growing revenue faster at 1.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GASS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins. 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.
StealthGas Inc
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
StealthGas Inc., provides maritime transportation services to producers and users of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) internationally. The company is headquartered in Athens, Greece.
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