Deere & Company (DE)vsGenerac Holdings Inc (GNRC)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
GNRC
Generac Holdings Inc
$201.34
+3.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 980% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $4.44B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 5.8%. GNRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. GNRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
GNRC
Strong Buy66
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
Earnings expanding 92.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
5.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : GNRC
The strongest argument for GNRC centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : GNRC
The primary concerns for GNRC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GNRC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
GNRC is growing revenue faster at 10.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GNRC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 53/100) and 10.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Generac Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Generac Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as Generac, is a Fortune 1000 American manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, light commercial and industrial markets.
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