Deere & Company (DE)vsRockwell Automation Inc (ROK)
DE
Deere & Company
$560.02
-0.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $159.33B
ROK
Rockwell Automation Inc
$400.20
-0.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $45.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 446% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $8.57B). ROK leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 10.3%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. ROK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ROK
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 67.1% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
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 12.0x book value
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 EPS Growth, Return on Equity. 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.
Bear Case : ROK
The primary concerns for ROK are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.7x 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 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
ROK is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
ROK generates stronger free cash flow (170M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ROK scores higher overall (63/100 vs 49/100) and 11.9% 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.
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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