Deere & Company (DE)vsKnight Transportation Inc (KNX)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
KNX
Knight Transportation Inc
$78.55
-1.10%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 532% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $7.50B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 0.5%. KNX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. KNX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
KNX
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+39.1%
Fair Value
$133.88
Current Price
$78.55
$55.33 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
1.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.5% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : KNX
The strongest argument for KNX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.68 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 : KNX
The primary concerns for KNX are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 388.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while KNX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
KNX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
KNX is growing revenue faster at 1.4% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KNX scores higher overall (50/100 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.
Knight Transportation Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., provides truck cargo transportation services in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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