Deere & Company (DE)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
DE
Deere & Company
$680.50
-1.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $191.29B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$241.38
-2.83%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $95.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 317% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $11.48B). VRT leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 10.2%. VRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
VRT
Strong Buy73
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
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 53.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.4%
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 19.5x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 20.4%. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 55.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 24.1% 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.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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