Deere & Company (DE)vsLimbach Holdings Inc (LMB)
DE
Deere & Company
$610.95
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $163.94B
LMB
Limbach Holdings Inc
$67.66
-6.66%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $867.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 7154% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $652.55M). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 5.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LMB
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
4.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LMB
The strongest argument for LMB centers on Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LMB
The primary concerns for LMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while LMB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LMB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
LMB is growing revenue faster at 4.3% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 44/100). 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.
Limbach Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Limbach Holdings, Inc. is an integrated building systems solutions company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Compare with Other FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?