Deere & Company (DE)vsJohnson Controls International PLC (JCI)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
JCI
Johnson Controls International PLC
$146.01
+2.24%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $88.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 92% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $25.00B). JCI leads profitability with a 14.3% profit margin vs 10.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. JCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
JCI
Buy57
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : JCI
The strongest argument for JCI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
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 : JCI
The primary concerns for JCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 40.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while JCI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
JCI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
JCI is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JCI scores higher overall (57/100 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.
Johnson Controls International PLC
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Johnson Controls International plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland, that produces fire, HVAC, and security equipment for buildings.
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