Deere & Company (DE)vsHayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$15.57
+5.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 4006% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.17B). HAYW leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 10.2%. HAYW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.11. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
HAYW
Strong Buy65
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
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
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : HAYW
The strongest argument for HAYW centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.11 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 : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAYW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
HAYW is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — 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
HAYW scores higher overall (65/100 vs 53/100). 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.
Hayward Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Hayward Holdings, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of various pool equipment and associated automation systems. The company is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
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