Deere & Company (DE)vsWerner Enterprises Inc (WERN)
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
-0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.36B
WERN
Werner Enterprises Inc
$43.46
+0.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1441% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $3.07B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -0.3%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. WERN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
WERN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Margin of Safety
-9.7%
Fair Value
$31.41
Current Price
$43.46
$12.05 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 380.0% YoY
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%
Operating margin of 0.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -0.6% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : WERN
The strongest argument for WERN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WERN
The primary concerns for WERN are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while WERN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
WERN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
WERN is growing revenue faster at 13.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WERN scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100) and 13.6% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Werner Enterprises Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
Werner Enterprises, Inc., a transportation and logistics company, is engaged in the transportation of general freight shipments in interstate and intrastate commerce in the United States, Mexico, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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