Deere & Company (DE)vsInsteel Industries Inc (IIIN)
DE
Deere & Company
$691.75
-1.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.13B
IIIN
Insteel Industries Inc
$28.17
+0.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $559.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 6381% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $739.51M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 4.0%. IIIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. IIIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
IIIN
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-15.2%
Fair Value
$32.25
Current Price
$28.17
$4.08 premium
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
17.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
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 : IIIN
The strongest argument for IIIN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 17.9% demonstrates continued momentum. 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, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : IIIN
The primary concerns for IIIN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while IIIN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
IIIN is growing revenue faster at 17.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IIIN scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100) and 17.9% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
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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