Deere & Company (DE)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$182.50
+3.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 4040% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $1.16B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 10.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. POWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
POWL
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.5%
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
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 20.5%.
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 : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
POWL is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
POWL scores higher overall (60/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 16.5% 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.
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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