Deere & Company (DE)vsHyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc (HY)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
HY
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc
$29.34
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $523.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1265% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $3.51B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -3.3%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
HY
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : HY
The strongest argument for HY centers on Price/Book.
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 : HY
The primary concerns for HY are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while HY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
HY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — 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
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 38/100). 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.
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. designs, designs, manufactures, sells and services a worldwide line of forklift trucks, accessories and replacement parts. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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