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 | $647.47 | $563.57 |
| Market cap | $174.78B | $130.07B |
| P/E ratio | 35.2 | 20.8 |
| ROE | 18.24% | 89.17% |
| Profit margin | 10.17% | 8.16% |
| Revenue growth | -11.10% | 10.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.04% | 2.45% |
| Beta | — | 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 1.3× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.8 vs 35.2).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (89% vs 18%).
- LMT is growing revenue faster (10% vs -11%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.45% vs 1.04%).
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.