Deere & Company (DE)vsNasdaq Inc (NDAQ)
DE
Deere & Company
$574.84
-0.98%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.81B
NDAQ
Nasdaq Inc
$88.91
-0.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $50.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 762% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $5.42B). NDAQ leads profitability with a 35.3% profit margin vs 10.3%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. NDAQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NDAQ
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 33.8% YoY
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
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : NDAQ
The strongest argument for NDAQ centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.3% and operating margin at 48.4%. Revenue growth of 13.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NDAQ
The primary concerns for NDAQ are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while NDAQ is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NDAQ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
NDAQ is growing revenue faster at 13.7% — sustainability is the question.
NDAQ generates stronger free cash flow (629M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NDAQ scores higher overall (69/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 35.3% margins and 13.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Nasdaq Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Nasdaq, Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation that owns and operates stock exchanges in the United States and Europe. It is headquartered in New York City.
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