Deere & Company (DE)vsJohnson Controls International PLC (JCI)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
JCI
Johnson Controls International PLC
$147.40
+0.66%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $86.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 94% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $24.43B). JCI leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs 10.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. JCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
JCI
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Earnings expanding 38.9% YoY
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.
Bull Case : JCI
The strongest argument for JCI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 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 43.4x 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 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
JCI is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JCI scores higher overall (59/100 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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