Deere & Company (DE)vsHuntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
$293.04
-0.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 268% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $12.85B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 4.7%. HII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. HII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
HII
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-71.4%
Fair Value
$229.14
Current Price
$293.04
$63.90 premium
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%
0.0% earnings growth
4.7% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.09 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. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HII
The primary concerns for HII are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow. Thin 4.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while HII is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
HII is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HII scores higher overall (59/100 vs 49/100) and 13.4% 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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