Deere & Company (DE)vsInsteel Industries Inc (IIIN)
DE
Deere & Company
$589.19
+0.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.81B
IIIN
Insteel Industries Inc
$27.00
+0.11%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $524.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 6674% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $689.91M). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 6.2%. IIIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. IIIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
IIIN
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+14.4%
Fair Value
$43.39
Current Price
$27.00
$16.39 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
6.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.9%
Earnings declined 48.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : IIIN
The strongest argument for IIIN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 1.27 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 : IIIN
The primary concerns for IIIN are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while IIIN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
IIIN is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
IIIN generates stronger free cash flow (671,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IIIN scores higher overall (56/100 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.
Insteel Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Insteel Industries, Inc., manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. The company is headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
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