Deere & Company (DE)vsSPX Corp (SPXC)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
+1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
SPXC
SPX Corp
$227.80
-3.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1915% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $2.35B). SPXC leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 10.1%. SPXC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. SPXC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SPXC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
17.4% revenue growth
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
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : SPXC
The strongest argument for SPXC centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.4% 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 : SPXC
The primary concerns for SPXC are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while SPXC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPXC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
SPXC is growing revenue faster at 17.4% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPXC scores higher overall (55/100 vs 49/100) and 17.4% 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.
SPX Corp
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
SPX Corporation supplies infrastructure equipment for the heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC), sensing and measurement, power transmission and generation, and industrial markets in the United States, China, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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