Deere & Company (DE)vsOrion Group Holdings Inc (ORN)
DE
Deere & Company
$669.47
+2.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
ORN
Orion Group Holdings Inc
$9.04
-0.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $375.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 5246% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $896.50M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 0.4%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ORN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : ORN
The strongest argument for ORN centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORN
The primary concerns for ORN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 116.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while ORN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
ORN is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Orion Group Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. is a construction company specializing in the construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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