Deere & Company (DE)vsGates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
-0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
GTES
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
$25.63
-1.84%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1273% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $3.45B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 7.2%. GTES trades at a lower P/E of 28.6x. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GTES
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Moderate valuation
0.4% revenue growth
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.
Bull Case : GTES
The strongest argument for GTES centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : GTES
The primary concerns for GTES are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while GTES is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GTES carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
GTES is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 41/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
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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