Deere & Company (DE)vsSmith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI)
DE
Deere & Company
$675.74
+0.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.20B
SWBI
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
$13.15
-1.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $577.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 8593% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $551.36M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 4.4%. SWBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. SWBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SWBI
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+3.6%
Fair Value
$12.23
Current Price
$13.15
$0.92 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 32.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 86.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SWBI
The strongest argument for SWBI centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 32.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.84 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 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SWBI
The primary concerns for SWBI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while SWBI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
SWBI is growing revenue faster at 32.3% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SWBI scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100) and 32.3% 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells firearms worldwide. The company is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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