DE vs LMT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Deere & Company vs Lockheed Martin Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | DE | LMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $613.24 | $507.40 |
| Market cap | $165.54B | $116.99B |
| P/E ratio | 34.7 | 24.6 |
| ROE | 18.35% | 67.64% |
| Profit margin | 10.10% | 6.38% |
| Revenue growth | -11.10% | 0.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.06% | 2.72% |
| Beta | 0.93 | 0.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
DE vs LMT in plain English
- DE is the bigger company — about 1.4× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.6 vs 34.7).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (68% vs 18%).
- LMT is growing revenue faster (0% vs -11%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.72% vs 1.06%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
DE return calculator
See what $1,000 in Deere & Company would be worth today.
LMT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lockheed Martin Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.