Deere & Company (DE)vsMatthews International Corporation (MATW)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
MATW
Matthews International Corporation
$25.44
-2.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $793.79M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 3807% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $1.21B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 0.8%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. MATW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MATW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 752.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : MATW
The strongest argument for MATW centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
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 : MATW
The primary concerns for MATW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 84.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while MATW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MATW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — 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
MATW scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Matthews International Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Matthews International Corporation offers global brand solutions, commemoration products and industrial technologies. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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