Deere & Company (DE)vsLouisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
DE
Deere & Company
$620.83
+0.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $166.65B
LPX
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
$78.51
+3.43%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1751% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $2.56B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 3.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPX
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.2% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPX
The strongest argument for LPX centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
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 : LPX
The primary concerns for LPX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 61.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while LPX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at -11.1% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 37/100). 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.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, manufactures and markets construction products primarily for use in the construction, repair and remodeling of new homes and outdoor structures markets. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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