Deere & Company (DE)vsRockwell Automation Inc (ROK)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
ROK
Rockwell Automation Inc
$462.12
+0.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $51.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 438% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $8.80B). ROK leads profitability with a 12.4% profit margin vs 10.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. ROK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ROK
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.7%
Earnings expanding 39.6% YoY
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
Trading at 14.6x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : ROK
The strongest argument for ROK centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ROK
The primary concerns for ROK are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 47.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while ROK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ROK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
ROK is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ROK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100) and 11.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Rockwell Automation Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is an American provider of industrial automation and information technology. Its brands include Allen-Bradley and Factory Talk software.
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