Deere & Company (DE)vsHurco Companies Inc (HURC)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
HURC
Hurco Companies Inc
$22.25
+2.39%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $136.20M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 26055% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $183.24M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -3.6%. HURC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. HURC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
HURC
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+25.9%
Fair Value
$23.83
Current Price
$22.25
$1.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 68.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
3.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : HURC
The strongest argument for HURC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.51 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 : HURC
The primary concerns for HURC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while HURC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HURC scores higher overall (59/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "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.
Hurco Companies Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Hurco Companies, Inc., an industrial technology company, designs, manufactures and sells computerized machine tools to companies in the metal cutting industry worldwide. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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