Deere & Company (DE)vsUL Solutions Inc. (ULS)
DE
Deere & Company
$610.95
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $163.94B
ULS
UL Solutions Inc.
$92.19
-0.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1424% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $3.11B). ULS leads profitability with a 11.3% profit margin vs 10.1%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. ULS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
ULS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Earnings expanding 36.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 14.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ULS
The strongest argument for ULS centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ULS
The primary concerns for ULS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 52.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while ULS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
ULS is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ULS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
UL Solutions Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
UL Solutions Inc. provides safety science services globally. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois with additional offices in North America, Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East.
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