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 | $646.15 | $604.18 |
| Market cap | $174.22B | $139.57B |
| P/E ratio | 35.9 | 21.5 |
| ROE | 18.24% | 80.19% |
| Profit margin | 10.17% | 8.23% |
| Revenue growth | 4.90% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.00% | 2.38% |
| Beta | 0.87 | 0.10 |
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 1.2× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.5 vs 35.9).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (80% vs 18%).
- LMT is growing revenue faster (11% vs 5%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.38% vs 1.00%).
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.