Deere & Company (DE)vsMueller Water Products (MWA)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
MWA
Mueller Water Products
$22.78
+2.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 3140% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.48B). MWA leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs 10.2%. MWA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. MWA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
MWA
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
Earnings expanding 30.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
4.1% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : MWA
The strongest argument for MWA centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : MWA
The primary concerns for MWA are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MWA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — 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
MWA scores higher overall (72/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Mueller Water Products
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services for use in the transmission, distribution, and metering of water in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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