Deere & Company (DE)vsGibraltar Industries Inc (ROCK)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $155.34B
ROCK
Gibraltar Industries Inc
$40.01
-3.47%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 3701% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $1.25B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -10.7%. ROCK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. ROCK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ROCK
Buy59
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
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
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 1.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : ROCK
The strongest argument for ROCK centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 44.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.70 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. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ROCK
The primary concerns for ROCK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while ROCK is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ROCK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
ROCK is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ROCK scores higher overall (59/100 vs 49/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. 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.
Gibraltar Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes construction products for the renewable energy, conservation, residential and infrastructure markets in North America and Asia. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
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