Deere & Company (DE)vsWatts Water Technologies Inc (WTS)
DE
Deere & Company
$640.67
+3.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $173.06B
WTS
Watts Water Technologies Inc
$342.87
-5.12%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1690% more annual revenue ($47.93B vs $2.68B). WTS leads profitability with a 14.3% profit margin vs 10.2%. DE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. WTS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WTS
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WTS
The strongest argument for WTS centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 18.6% 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 : WTS
The primary concerns for WTS are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE profiles as a value stock while WTS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WTS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
WTS is growing revenue faster at 18.6% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WTS scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100) and 18.6% revenue growth. 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.
Watts Water Technologies Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells products and systems that manage and conserve the flow of fluids and energy to, through and from buildings in the commercial and residential markets of the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. . The company is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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