Deere & Company (DE)vsLennox International Inc (LII)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
LII
Lennox International Inc
$332.64
-10.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 804% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $5.30B). LII leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 10.2%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. LII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LII
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 60 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.9%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 8.9x book value
3.0% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : LII
The strongest argument for LII centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.94 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 : LII
The primary concerns for LII are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — 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.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LII scores higher overall (62/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "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.
Lennox International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Lennox International Inc. designs, manufactures and markets a range of products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration markets in the United States, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.
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