Deere & Company (DE)vsKelly Services A Inc (KELYA)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
-0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
KELYA
Kelly Services A Inc
$11.77
-0.76%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $408.06M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1047% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $4.13B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -6.4%. KELYA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. KELYA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
KELYA
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+19.3%
Fair Value
$12.28
Current Price
$11.77
$0.51 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 333.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Operating margin of 0.4%
ROE of -27.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 10.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : KELYA
The strongest argument for KELYA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.96 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. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : KELYA
The primary concerns for KELYA are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while KELYA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
KELYA is growing revenue faster at -10.7% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KELYA 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.
Kelly Services A Inc
INDUSTRIALS · STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES · USA
Kelly Services, Inc. provides workforce solutions to various industries. The company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.
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