Deere & Company (DE)vsLuxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR)
DE
Deere & Company
$660.00
+2.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
LXFR
Luxfer Holdings PLC
$17.27
+0.12%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $466.44M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 13180% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $360.90M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 2.7%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LXFR
Buy52
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
Earnings expanding 84.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : LXFR
The strongest argument for LXFR centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
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 : LXFR
The primary concerns for LXFR are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 43.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LXFR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100). 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.
Luxfer Holdings PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Luxfer Holdings PLC designs, manufactures and supplies high performance high pressure gas containment materials, components and devices for defense and emergency response, healthcare, transportation and general industrial end market applications. The company is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
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