Deere & Company (DE)vsGates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
GTES
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
$25.92
+0.31%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1268% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $3.50B). GTES leads profitability with a 10.4% profit margin vs 10.2%. GTES trades at a lower P/E of 18.3x. GTES earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
GTES
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 205.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : GTES
The strongest argument for GTES centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
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 : GTES
The primary concerns for GTES are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GTES carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
GTES is growing revenue faster at 6.6% — 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
GTES scores higher overall (64/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "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.
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Gates Industrial Corporation plc manufactures and sells engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions worldwide. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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