Deere & Company (DE)vsGfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)
DE
Deere & Company
$560.02
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
GFL
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
$40.34
+0.47%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 606% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $6.62B). GFL leads profitability with a 58.0% profit margin vs 10.3%. DE trades at a lower P/E of 33.2x. GFL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GFL
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+5.1%
Fair Value
$46.42
Current Price
$40.34
$6.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 58 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : GFL
The strongest argument for GFL centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 58.0% and operating margin at 6.4%.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : GFL
The primary concerns for GFL are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 98.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while GFL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
GFL is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
GFL generates stronger free cash flow (197M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GFL scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 58.0% margins. 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.
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
GFL Environmental Inc. is a diversified environmental services company in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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