Deere & Company (DE)vsLatham Group Inc (SWIM)
DE
Deere & Company
$580.54
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.23B
SWIM
Latham Group Inc
$5.75
-1.03%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $682.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 8369% more annual revenue ($46.73B vs $551.81M). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 1.6%. DE trades at a lower P/E of 32.6x. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SWIM
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
+42.3%
Fair Value
$11.51
Current Price
$5.75
$5.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 39.2% YoY
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 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : SWIM
The strongest argument for SWIM centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SWIM
The primary concerns for SWIM are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 83.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while SWIM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SWIM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.72 — expect wider price swings.
SWIM is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
SWIM generates stronger free cash flow (-58M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 48/100). SWIM offers better value entry with a 42.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Latham Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Latham Group, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets residential inground swimming pools. The company is headquartered in Latham, New York.
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