Deere & Company (DE)vsHuntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)
DE
Deere & Company
$560.02
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
$362.17
+0.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 274% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $12.48B). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 4.8%. HII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. HII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
HII
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-16.2%
Fair Value
$337.96
Current Price
$362.17
$24.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 28.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
4.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : HII
The strongest argument for HII centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 15.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HII
The primary concerns for HII are Profit Margin. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while HII is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
HII is growing revenue faster at 15.7% — sustainability is the question.
HII generates stronger free cash flow (516M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HII scores higher overall (63/100 vs 49/100) and 15.7% revenue growth. 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.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is the largest military shipbuilding company in the United States as well as a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.
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