Deere & Company (DE)vsMueller Industries Inc (MLI)
DE
Deere & Company
$685.63
-0.24%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
MLI
Mueller Industries Inc
$60.07
-0.43%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 928% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $4.66B). MLI leads profitability with a 18.2% profit margin vs 10.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. MLI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MLI
Buy65
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
1.8% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : MLI
The strongest argument for MLI centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MLI
The primary concerns for MLI are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while MLI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MLI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
MLI is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MLI scores higher overall (65/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 18.2% margins and 25.5% revenue growth. 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.
Mueller Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Mueller Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, the Middle East, China, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee.
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