Deere & Company (DE)vsMarten Transport Ltd (MRTN)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
MRTN
Marten Transport Ltd
$11.66
-3.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $961.97M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 5470% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $860.41M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 1.6%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. MRTN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
MRTN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+33.2%
Fair Value
$20.52
Current Price
$11.66
$8.86 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 30.5% YoY
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
1.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : MRTN
The strongest argument for MRTN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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 : MRTN
The primary concerns for MRTN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. A P/E of 73.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MRTN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 53/100). MRTN offers better value entry with a 33.2% margin of safety. 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.
Marten Transport Ltd
INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
Marten Transport, Ltd. is a temperature sensitive cargo truck for carriers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.
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