Deere & Company Competitors

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

66.2% of Caterpillar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Caterpillar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Caterpillar and Deere & Company, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Caterpillar presently has a consensus target price of $146.2222, suggesting a potential downside of 13.47%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $216.8237, suggesting a potential downside of 9.23%. Given Deere & Company's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Deere & Company is more favorable than Caterpillar.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Caterpillar and Deere & Company's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Caterpillar has higher revenue and earnings than Deere & Company. Caterpillar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Caterpillar pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Caterpillar pays out 37.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Caterpillar has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Deere & Company has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Caterpillar is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Caterpillar and Deere & Company's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Caterpillar has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Caterpillar beats Deere & Company on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

82.4% of Cummins shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cummins shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Cummins and Deere & Company, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Cummins presently has a consensus target price of $205.9474, suggesting a potential downside of 7.34%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $216.8237, suggesting a potential downside of 9.23%. Given Cummins' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Cummins is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Cummins and Deere & Company's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than Cummins. Cummins is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Cummins pays an annual dividend of $5.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Cummins pays out 34.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Cummins has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Deere & Company has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Cummins is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Cummins and Deere & Company's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Cummins has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Cummins beats Deere & Company on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

PACCAR pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. PACCAR pays out 18.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. PACCAR has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Deere & Company has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. PACCAR is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

61.7% of PACCAR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of PACCAR shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for PACCAR and Deere & Company, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

PACCAR presently has a consensus target price of $88.4375, suggesting a potential downside of 2.11%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $216.8237, suggesting a potential downside of 9.23%. Given PACCAR's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe PACCAR is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares PACCAR and Deere & Company's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than PACCAR. PACCAR is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

PACCAR has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares PACCAR and Deere & Company's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Deere & Company beats PACCAR on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Dividends

Wabtec pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Wabtec pays out 11.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Wabtec has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

88.1% of Wabtec shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Deere & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of Wabtec shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Wabtec and Deere & Company, as reported by MarketBeat.

Wabtec presently has a consensus target price of $75.8750, suggesting a potential upside of 20.13%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $216.8237, suggesting a potential downside of 9.23%. Given Wabtec's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Wabtec is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Wabtec and Deere & Company's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than Wabtec. Wabtec is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Wabtec has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Wabtec and Deere & Company's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

The Toro (NYSE:TTC) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Dividends

The Toro pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. The Toro pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The Toro has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Deere & Company is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.8% of The Toro shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Deere & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of The Toro shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for The Toro and Deere & Company, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Toro presently has a consensus target price of $88.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.77%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $216.8237, suggesting a potential downside of 9.23%. Given The Toro's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe The Toro is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Toro and Deere & Company's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than The Toro. Deere & Company is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Toro, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

The Toro has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The Toro and Deere & Company's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares AGCO and Deere & Company's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

AGCO has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

79.0% of AGCO shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of Deere & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.8% of AGCO shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares AGCO and Deere & Company's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than AGCO. AGCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for AGCO and Deere & Company, as reported by MarketBeat.

AGCO presently has a consensus target price of $84.0625, suggesting a potential upside of 3.67%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $216.8237, suggesting a potential downside of 9.23%. Given AGCO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe AGCO is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Dividends

AGCO pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. AGCO pays out 14.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. AGCO has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.