Deere & Company (DE)vsGraham Holdings Co (GHC)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,138.57
+0.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 846% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $5.07B). GHC leads profitability with a 10.7% profit margin vs 10.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. GHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GHC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-25.1%
Fair Value
$886.88
Current Price
$1138.57
$251.69 premium
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
Earnings expanding 676.0% 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%
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
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 : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS 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 : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while GHC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
GHC is growing revenue faster at 7.1% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GHC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Graham Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified global media and education company. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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