Deere & Company (DE)vsOptex Systems Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (OPXS)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
OPXS
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
$9.11
-3.29%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $66.81M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 120320% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $39.80M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 9.8%. OPXS trades at a lower P/E of 17.4x. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
OPXS
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 12.4%
Earnings declined 17.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : OPXS
The strongest argument for OPXS centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
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 : OPXS
The primary concerns for OPXS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — 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.
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Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 38/100). 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.
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. manufactures and sells optical sighting systems and assemblies primarily for the U.S. department of defense, foreign military applications, and commercial markets in the United States.
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