Deere & Company (DE)vsKelly Services B Inc (KELYB)
DE
Deere & Company
$620.93
-4.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $184.10B
KELYB
Kelly Services B Inc
$22.19
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $770.70M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1080% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $4.06B). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -6.7%. KELYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
KELYB
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+59.6%
Fair Value
$44.81
Current Price
$22.19
$22.62 discount
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
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
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
ROE of -27.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : KELYB
The strongest argument for KELYB centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.92 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 : KELYB
The primary concerns for KELYB are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while KELYB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
KELYB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 41/100). KELYB offers better value entry with a 59.6% margin of safety. 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 B 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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