Deere & Company (DE)vsQuest Resource Holding Corp (QRHC)
DE
Deere & Company
$589.87
+5.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
QRHC
Quest Resource Holding Corp
$1.13
-0.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $23.47M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 18576% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $250.22M). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs -6.2%. QRHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. QRHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
QRHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 66.7% YoY
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
Operating margin of 0.5%
ROE of -32.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 15.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : QRHC
The strongest argument for QRHC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : QRHC
The primary concerns for QRHC are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while QRHC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at -11.1% — sustainability is the question.
QRHC generates stronger free cash flow (1M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QRHC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Quest Resource Holding Corp
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
Quest Resource Holding Corporation provides solutions for the reuse, recycling, and disposal of various waste streams and recyclables in the United States. The company is headquartered in The Colony, Texas.
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