Deere & Company (DE)vsIES Holdings Inc (IESC)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
IESC
IES Holdings Inc
$345.71
+8.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1102% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $3.99B). IESC leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 10.2%. IESC trades at a lower P/E of 30.4x. IESC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
IESC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Revenue surging 39.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 98.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.2x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : IESC
The strongest argument for IESC centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : IESC
The primary concerns for IESC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while IESC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IESC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.78 — expect wider price swings.
IESC is growing revenue faster at 39.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IESC scores higher overall (64/100 vs 49/100) and 39.6% revenue growth. 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.
IES Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
IES Holdings, Inc. designs and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provides infrastructure products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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