Deere & Company (DE)vsLincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO)
DE
Deere & Company
$639.58
+0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
$280.59
-0.63%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 970% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $4.48B). LECO leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 10.2%. LECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. LECO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LECO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : LECO
The strongest argument for LECO centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.48 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 : LECO
The primary concerns for LECO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LECO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
LECO is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LECO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 53/100) and 12.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TOOLS & ACCESSORIES · USA
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells welding, cutting and brazing products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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