Deere & Company (DE)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
DE
Deere & Company
$610.95
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $163.94B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$186.39
-7.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 4082% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $1.13B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 10.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. POWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
POWL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
Trading at 9.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 1.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : POWL
The strongest argument for POWL centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 19.4%.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while POWL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
POWL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
POWL is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
POWL scores higher overall (52/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 16.5% margins. Both earn "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.
Powell Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Powell Industries, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-designed equipment and systems for the distribution, control, and monitoring of electrical power. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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