Deere & Company (DE)vsHurco Companies Inc (HURC)
DE
Deere & Company
$589.87
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
HURC
Hurco Companies Inc
$16.68
-0.42%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $106.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 26602% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $175.01M). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs -8.2%. HURC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. HURC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
HURC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+47.1%
Fair Value
$33.35
Current Price
$16.68
$16.67 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
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, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HURC
The primary concerns for HURC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while HURC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
HURC is growing revenue faster at -7.6% — sustainability is the question.
HURC generates stronger free cash flow (-687,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HURC 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.
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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