Does the media prefer LECO or DE?

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 30 more articles in the media than Lincoln Electric. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 17 mentions for Lincoln Electric. Lincoln Electric's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Deere & Company's score of 0.86 indicating that Lincoln Electric is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lincoln Electric 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Deere & Company 24 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 15 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, AGCO or DE?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio AGCO $10.08B 0.93 $726.50M $7.23 18.50 Deere & Company $45.68B 4.09 $5.03B $18.00 38.48

Is AGCO or DE more profitable?

Deere & Company has a net margin of 10.16% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Deere & Company's return on equity of 18.10% beat AGCO's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AGCO 5.15% 10.09% 3.58% Deere & Company 10.16% 18.10% 4.60%

Does the media refer more to AGCO or DE?

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 38 more articles in the media than AGCO. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 9 mentions for AGCO. Deere & Company's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat AGCO's score of 0.73 indicating that Deere & Company is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AGCO 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Deere & Company 24 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 15 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor AIT or DE?

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 34 more articles in the media than Applied Industrial Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 13 mentions for Applied Industrial Technologies. Applied Industrial Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Deere & Company's score of 0.86 indicating that Applied Industrial Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Applied Industrial Technologies 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Deere & Company 24 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 15 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ALG or DE?

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than Alamo Group. Alamo Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Alamo Group $1.60B 1.32 $103.80M $8.34 20.78 Deere & Company $45.68B 4.09 $5.03B $18.00 38.48

Does the media favor ALG or DE?

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 42 more articles in the media than Alamo Group. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 5 mentions for Alamo Group. Alamo Group's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Deere & Company's score of 0.86 indicating that Alamo Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alamo Group 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Deere & Company 24 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 15 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation & earnings, DE or AOS?

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than A. O. Smith. A. O. Smith is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Deere & Company $45.68B 4.09 $5.03B $18.00 38.48 A. O. Smith $3.83B 2.15 $546.20M $3.60 16.80

Is DE or AOS more profitable?

A. O. Smith has a net margin of 13.15% compared to Deere & Company's net margin of 10.16%. A. O. Smith's return on equity of 27.88% beat Deere & Company's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Deere & Company 10.16% 18.10% 4.60% A. O. Smith 13.15% 27.88% 15.21%

Does the media refer more to DE or AOS?

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 43 more articles in the media than A. O. Smith. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 4 mentions for A. O. Smith. Deere & Company's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat A. O. Smith's score of 0.42 indicating that Deere & Company is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Deere & Company 24 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 15 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive A. O. Smith 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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DE vs. LECO, AGCO, AIT, ALG, and AOS

Should you buy Deere & Company stock or one of its competitors? Deere & Company's main competitors and comparable companies include Lincoln Electric (LECO), AGCO (AGCO), Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), Alamo Group (ALG), and A. O. Smith (AOS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Deere & Company compare to Lincoln Electric?

Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 30 more articles in the media than Lincoln Electric. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 17 mentions for Lincoln Electric. Lincoln Electric's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Deere & Company's score of 0.86 indicating that Lincoln Electric is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lincoln Electric	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Deere & Company	24 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	15 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Lincoln Electric has a net margin of 12.35% compared to Deere & Company's net margin of 10.16%. Lincoln Electric's return on equity of 39.23% beat Deere & Company's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lincoln Electric	12.35%	39.23%	15.25%
Deere & Company	10.16%	18.10%	4.60%

Lincoln Electric has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Lincoln Electric presently has a consensus price target of $307.22, suggesting a potential upside of 11.14%. Deere & Company has a consensus price target of $680.73, suggesting a potential downside of 1.73%. Given Lincoln Electric's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Lincoln Electric is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lincoln Electric	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.70
Deere & Company	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Lincoln Electric pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $6.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Lincoln Electric pays out 31.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 36.0% 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. Lincoln Electric has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years and Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Lincoln Electric is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

79.6% of Lincoln Electric shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.6% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Lincoln Electric shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Deere & Company shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lincoln Electric	$4.23B	3.56	$520.53M	$10.01	27.62
Deere & Company	$45.68B	4.09	$5.03B	$18.00	38.48

Summary

Lincoln Electric beats Deere & Company on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Deere & Company compare to AGCO?

AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AGCO	$10.08B	0.93	$726.50M	$7.23	18.50
Deere & Company	$45.68B	4.09	$5.03B	$18.00	38.48

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 38 more articles in the media than AGCO. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 9 mentions for AGCO. Deere & Company's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat AGCO's score of 0.73 indicating that Deere & Company is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AGCO	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Deere & Company	24 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	15 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

AGCO pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $6.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. AGCO pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 36.0% 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 12 consecutive years and Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Deere & Company has a net margin of 10.16% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Deere & Company's return on equity of 18.10% beat AGCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AGCO	5.15%	10.09%	3.58%
Deere & Company	10.16%	18.10%	4.60%

78.8% of AGCO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.6% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of AGCO shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Deere & Company shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

AGCO has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

AGCO currently has a consensus price target of $122.17, suggesting a potential downside of 8.67%. Deere & Company has a consensus price target of $680.73, suggesting a potential downside of 1.73%. Given Deere & Company's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Deere & Company is more favorable than AGCO.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AGCO	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
Deere & Company	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

Deere & Company beats AGCO on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Deere & Company compare to Applied Industrial Technologies?

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Applied Industrial Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $6.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Applied Industrial Technologies pays out 18.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 36.0% 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. Applied Industrial Technologies has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Applied Industrial Technologies has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 34 more articles in the media than Applied Industrial Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 13 mentions for Applied Industrial Technologies. Applied Industrial Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Deere & Company's score of 0.86 indicating that Applied Industrial Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Applied Industrial Technologies	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Deere & Company	24 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	15 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Applied Industrial Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $400.00, indicating a potential upside of 22.94%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $680.73, indicating a potential downside of 1.73%. Given Applied Industrial Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Applied Industrial Technologies is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Applied Industrial Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Deere & Company	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Applied Industrial Technologies	$4.97B	2.40	$414.52M	$10.96	29.69
Deere & Company	$45.68B	4.09	$5.03B	$18.00	38.48

Deere & Company has a net margin of 10.16% compared to Applied Industrial Technologies' net margin of 8.35%. Applied Industrial Technologies' return on equity of 22.17% beat Deere & Company's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Applied Industrial Technologies	8.35%	22.17%	13.43%
Deere & Company	10.16%	18.10%	4.60%

93.5% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.6% of Deere & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Deere & Company shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Deere & Company beats Applied Industrial Technologies on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Deere & Company compare to Alamo Group?

Alamo Group (NYSE:ALG) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 42 more articles in the media than Alamo Group. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 5 mentions for Alamo Group. Alamo Group's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Deere & Company's score of 0.86 indicating that Alamo Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alamo Group	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Deere & Company	24 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	15 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Deere & Company has a net margin of 10.16% compared to Alamo Group's net margin of 6.08%. Deere & Company's return on equity of 18.10% beat Alamo Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alamo Group	6.08%	9.83%	6.86%
Deere & Company	10.16%	18.10%	4.60%

Alamo Group has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Alamo Group presently has a consensus target price of $188.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.47%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $680.73, suggesting a potential downside of 1.73%. Given Alamo Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alamo Group is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alamo Group	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Deere & Company	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

92.4% of Alamo Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.6% of Deere & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Alamo Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Deere & Company shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Alamo Group pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $6.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Alamo Group pays out 16.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 36.0% 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. Alamo Group has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Deere & Company has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alamo Group	$1.60B	1.32	$103.80M	$8.34	20.78
Deere & Company	$45.68B	4.09	$5.03B	$18.00	38.48

Summary

Deere & Company beats Alamo Group on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Deere & Company compare to A. O. Smith?

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) and A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $6.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. A. O. Smith pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Deere & Company pays out 36.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. A. O. Smith pays out 40.0% 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. Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and A. O. Smith has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years. A. O. Smith is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Deere & Company currently has a consensus target price of $680.73, suggesting a potential downside of 1.73%. A. O. Smith has a consensus target price of $67.75, suggesting a potential upside of 12.02%. Given A. O. Smith's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe A. O. Smith is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Deere & Company	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
A. O. Smith	2 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 43 more articles in the media than A. O. Smith. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Deere & Company and 4 mentions for A. O. Smith. Deere & Company's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat A. O. Smith's score of 0.42 indicating that Deere & Company is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Deere & Company	24 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	15 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
A. O. Smith	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

A. O. Smith has a net margin of 13.15% compared to Deere & Company's net margin of 10.16%. A. O. Smith's return on equity of 27.88% beat Deere & Company's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Deere & Company	10.16%	18.10%	4.60%
A. O. Smith	13.15%	27.88%	15.21%

Deere & Company has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, A. O. Smith has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Deere & Company	$45.68B	4.09	$5.03B	$18.00	38.48
A. O. Smith	$3.83B	2.15	$546.20M	$3.60	16.80

68.6% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.1% of A. O. Smith shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Deere & Company shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of A. O. Smith shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Deere & Company beats A. O. Smith on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Deere & Company	Machinery Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$186.99B	$11.45B	$10.47B	$23.66B
Dividend Yield	0.93%	2.23%	97.15%	3.73%
P/E Ratio	38.48	20.77	25.98	29.33
Price / Sales	4.09	65.22	387.17	20.85
Price / Cash	25.85	23.39	24.20	19.95
Price / Book	7.22	4.39	4.99	4.83
Net Income	$5.03B	$365.71M	$612.25M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.66%	1.24%	0.86%	1.36%
1 Month Performance	11.36%	-0.78%	-2.26%	-0.82%
1 Year Performance	43.98%	10.55%	9.22%	12.73%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
DE Deere & Company	3.6754 of 5 stars	$692.68 -0.1%	$680.73 -1.7%	+46.5%	$186.99B	$45.68B	38.48	73,100
LECO Lincoln Electric	4.5116 of 5 stars	$282.29 -0.9%	$307.22 +8.8%	+13.1%	$15.39B	$4.48B	28.20	12,000	Positive News
AGCO AGCO	3.7897 of 5 stars	$117.99 +4.1%	$122.17 +3.5%	+20.5%	$8.26B	$10.08B	16.32	22,000	Gap Down
AIT Applied Industrial Technologies	4.9608 of 5 stars	$321.23 -0.3%	$400.00 +24.5%	+22.7%	$11.79B	$4.97B	29.31	6,900	Positive News Analyst Revision
ALG Alamo Group	4.5461 of 5 stars	$164.79 -0.3%	$188.00 +14.1%	-17.1%	$2.01B	$1.66B	19.76	3,800	Positive News Gap Down

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Deere & Company (DE) Competitors

DE vs. LECO, AGCO, AIT, ALG, and AOS

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How does Deere & Company compare to A. O. Smith?

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Deere & Company (DE) Competitors

DE vs. LECO, AGCO, AIT, ALG, and AOS

How does Deere & Company compare to Lincoln Electric?

Does the media prefer LECO or DE?

Is LECO or DE more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, LECO or DE?

Do analysts prefer LECO or DE?

Is LECO or DE a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LECO or DE?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, LECO or DE?

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How does Deere & Company compare to AGCO?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, AGCO or DE?

Does the media refer more to AGCO or DE?

Is AGCO or DE a better dividend stock?

Is AGCO or DE more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in AGCO or DE?

Which has more volatility and risk, AGCO or DE?

Do analysts rate AGCO or DE?

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How does Deere & Company compare to Applied Industrial Technologies?

Is AIT or DE a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, AIT or DE?

Does the media favor AIT or DE?

Do analysts rate AIT or DE?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AIT or DE?

Is AIT or DE more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in AIT or DE?

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How does Deere & Company compare to Alamo Group?

Does the media favor ALG or DE?

Is ALG or DE more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, ALG or DE?

Do analysts rate ALG or DE?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of ALG or DE?

Is ALG or DE a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ALG or DE?

Summary

How does Deere & Company compare to A. O. Smith?

Is DE or AOS a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate DE or AOS?

Does the media refer more to DE or AOS?

Is DE or AOS more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, DE or AOS?

Which has better valuation & earnings, DE or AOS?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in DE or AOS?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

DE vs. The Competition

Deere & Company Competitors List

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