Deere & Company (DE)vsMicron Technology Inc (MU)
DE
Deere & Company
$574.84
-0.98%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.81B
MU
Micron Technology Inc
$746.81
+15.49%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $729.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Micron Technology Inc generates 24% more annual revenue ($58.12B vs $46.73B). MU leads profitability with a 41.5% profit margin vs 10.3%. MU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.20. MU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MU
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.6%
Revenue surging 196.3% 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%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : MU
The strongest argument for MU centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.5% and operating margin at 67.6%. Revenue growth of 196.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MU
The primary concerns for MU are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while MU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
MU is growing revenue faster at 196.3% — sustainability is the question.
MU generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MU scores higher overall (80/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 41.5% margins and 196.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Micron Technology Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Micron Technology, Inc. is an American producer of computer memory and computer data storage including dynamic random-access memory, flash memory, and USB flash drives. It is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
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