Deere & Company (DE)vsGates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES)
DE
Deere & Company
$610.95
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $163.94B
GTES
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
$25.78
+3.45%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.53B
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 27.9x. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
GTES
Hold43
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
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. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GTES
The strongest argument for GTES centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 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 1.25 — 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 (51/100 vs 43/100). 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.
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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