Deere & Company (DE) — Stock Score Summary

Deere & Company (DE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 53/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Deere is a high-moat, high-quality agricultural technology leader with immense pricing power. While it benefits from long-term agricultural demand, the agricultural machinery sector is currently in a cyclical downcycle, meaning the immediate 18-month macro tailwind is lacking compared to other industrial plays.

Deere & Company is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment, known for its iconic John Deere brand. Its competitive moat is built on dominant global brand recognition, an extensive dealer network, and technological leadership in precision agriculture. Deere is an agricultural and construction equipment giant, increasingly focused on integrating advanced technology and data solutions into its machinery.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$591.75
Market Cap$145.6B
P/E (TTM)33.56
P/E (Forward)25.89
Price/Book5.83
Return on Equity18.3%
Return on Invested Capital12.8%
Debt/Equity376.02
Gross Margin26.0%
Operating Margin17.5%
Revenue Growth-11.1%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$1.1B

Deere & Company operates in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deere & Company’s (DE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Deere & Company (DE) is 53/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (23), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Deere & Company have an economic moat?
Deere & Company (DE) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Deere & Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Deere & Company (DE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 53/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Deere & Company in?
Deere & Company (DE) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry (United States).