Deere & Company (DE)vsHowmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)
DE
Deere & Company
$654.91
+3.23%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $169.95B
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$244.95
-7.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $105.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 426% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $9.12B). HWM leads profitability with a 20.5% profit margin vs 10.2%. HWM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. HWM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
HWM
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.5%
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
Trading at 17.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HWM
The strongest argument for HWM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.5% and operating margin at 28.5%. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while HWM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
HWM is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (75/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 20.5% margins and 24.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Howmet Aerospace Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Howmet Aerospace Inc. is an American aerospace company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company manufactures components for jet engines, fasteners and titanium structures for aerospace applications, and forged aluminum wheels for heavy trucks.
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