Deere & Company (DE)vsSouthwest Airlines Company (LUV)
DE
Deere & Company
$542.18
+1.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.84B
LUV
Southwest Airlines Company
$42.95
-0.83%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $20.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 62% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $28.88B). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 2.8%. LUV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.29. LUV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
LUV
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
2.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : LUV
The strongest argument for LUV centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.29 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 : LUV
The primary concerns for LUV are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while LUV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LUV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
LUV is growing revenue faster at 12.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LUV scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100) and 12.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Southwest Airlines Company
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Southwest Airlines Co., typically referred to as Southwest, is one of the major airlines of the United States and the world's largest low-cost carrier airline. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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