Deere & Company (DE)vsWilldan Group Inc (WLDN)
DE
Deere & Company
$610.95
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $163.94B
WLDN
Willdan Group Inc
$67.71
-3.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 6818% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $684.28M). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 8.2%. WLDN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. WLDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
WLDN
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 71.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Earnings declined 8.5%
1.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.7%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : WLDN
The strongest argument for WLDN centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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 : WLDN
The primary concerns for WLDN are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a declining stock while WLDN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WLDN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
WLDN is growing revenue faster at 1.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WLDN 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.
Willdan Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Willdan Group, Inc., provides professional, technical and consulting services primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Anaheim, California.
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