Deere & Company (DE)vsNorfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
DE
Deere & Company
$560.02
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $151.97B
NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation
$312.12
-1.45%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $71.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 284% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $12.19B). NSC leads profitability with a 21.9% profit margin vs 10.3%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.70. NSC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NSC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 32.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Moderate valuation
0.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 26.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : NSC
The strongest argument for NSC centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.9% and operating margin at 32.3%.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NSC
The primary concerns for NSC are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while NSC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NSC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
NSC is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
NSC generates stronger free cash flow (-38M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NSC scores higher overall (55/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 21.9% margins. 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.
Norfolk Southern Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Norfolk Southern Railway is a Class I freight railroad in the United States, and is the current name of the former Southern Railway. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates 19,420 route miles (31,250 km) in 22 eastern states, the District of Columbia, and has rights in Canada over the Albany to Montreal route of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and previously on CN from Buffalo to St. Thomas.
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