Deere & Company (DE)vsTredegar Corporation (TG)
DE
Deere & Company
$639.58
+0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
TG
Tredegar Corporation
$7.28
+1.11%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $250.74M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 6031% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $781.75M). DE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 4.3%. TG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. TG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TG
Strong Buy69
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 258.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TG
The strongest argument for TG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 20.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.90 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 : TG
The primary concerns for TG are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while TG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
TG is growing revenue faster at 20.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TG scores higher overall (69/100 vs 53/100) and 20.8% 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.
Tredegar Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Tredegar Corporation manufactures and sells aluminum extrusions, PE films, and polyester films in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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