Deere & Company (DE)vsHoneywell International Inc (HON)
DE
Deere & Company
$574.84
-0.98%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.81B
HON
Honeywell International Inc
$213.12
-1.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $135.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 24% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $37.66B). HON leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs 10.3%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. HON earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
HON
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.9x book value
2.4% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : HON
The strongest argument for HON centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HON
The primary concerns for HON are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while HON is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
HON is growing revenue faster at 2.4% — sustainability is the question.
HON generates stronger free cash flow (-873M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HON scores higher overall (55/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Honeywell International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Honeywell International Inc. is an American publicly traded, multinational conglomerate headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It primarily operates in four areas of business: aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies (PMT), and safety and productivity solutions (SPS).
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