Deere & Company (DE)vsSPX Corp (SPXC)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
SPXC
SPX Corp
$165.20
+0.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1836% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $2.48B). SPXC leads profitability with a 11.3% profit margin vs 10.2%. SPXC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. SPXC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SPXC
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 41.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SPXC
The strongest argument for SPXC centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SPXC
The primary concerns for SPXC are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while SPXC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPXC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
SPXC is growing revenue faster at 22.9% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPXC scores higher overall (70/100 vs 53/100) and 22.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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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