Deere (DE) vs. RTX (RTX)
This page compares Deere (DE) with RTX (RTX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Deere (DE) and RTX (RTX) both fall under the Capital Goods industry group, but DE is classified in Machinery while RTX is classified in Aerospace & Defense.
| Symbol | DE | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Deere & Company | RTX Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Capital Goods | Capital Goods |
| GICS Industry | Machinery | Aerospace & Defense |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Agricultural & Farm Machinery | Aerospace & Defense |
| Market Capitalization | 143.52 billion USD | 236.99 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1972 | April 2, 1962 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -5.43% | 2.80% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -19.74% | -14.33% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 12.24% | 1.16% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 3.24% | 30.40% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -9.92% | -0.05% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 14.13% | -4.05% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 1.26M | 6.01M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.43M | 5.93M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 38.87% | 26.59% |
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.31 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 18.93% and RTX (RTX) at 11.23% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
18.93%
- Max
- 46.22%
- Q3
- 20.97%
- Median
- 12.12%
- Q1
- 4.01%
- Min
- -19.93%
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
11.23%
- Max
- 46.22%
- Q3
- 20.97%
- Median
- 12.12%
- Q1
- 4.01%
- Min
- -19.93%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 10.29% and RTX (RTX) at 8.03% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
10.29%
- Max
- 25.28%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 6.85%
- Q1
- 1.74%
- Min
- -13.93%
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
8.03%
- Max
- 25.28%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 6.85%
- Q1
- 1.74%
- Min
- -13.93%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Deere (DE) at 19.79% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of RTX (RTX) at 10.87%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
19.79%
- Max
- 31.46%
- Q3
- 16.66%
- Median
- 9.92%
- Q1
- 4.69%
- Min
- -13.15%
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
10.87%
- Max
- 31.46%
- Q3
- 16.66%
- Median
- 9.92%
- Q1
- 4.69%
- Min
- -13.15%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 18.93% | 11.23% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.55% | 4.29% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.29% | 8.03% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.79% | 10.87% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.15% | 20.21% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Deere (DE) at 0.90 and RTX (RTX) at 1.02 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
0.90
- Max
- 5.24
- Q3
- 2.93
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 1.38
- Min
- 0.45
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
1.02
- Max
- 5.24
- Q3
- 2.93
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 1.38
- Min
- 0.45
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
RTX (RTX) at 0.56 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Deere (DE) at 2.38 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
2.38
- Max
- 2.24
- Q3
- 1.08
- Median
- 0.59
- Q1
- 0.27
- Min
- 0.00
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
0.56
- Max
- 2.24
- Q3
- 1.08
- Median
- 0.59
- Q1
- 0.27
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 2.97 and RTX (RTX) at 6.03 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
2.97
- Max
- 33.75
- Q3
- 15.37
- Median
- 6.22
- Q1
- 1.46
- Min
- -17.81
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
6.03
- Max
- 33.75
- Q3
- 15.37
- Median
- 6.22
- Q1
- 1.46
- Min
- -17.81
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.90 | 1.02 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.65 | 0.78 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 2.38 | 0.56 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 2.97 | 6.03 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 12.96% | 8.72% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -2.61% | 10.56% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -4.34% | 9.72% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 5.15% | 9.38% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -24.12% | 32.88% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -21.37% | 56.47% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -7.37% | 12.37% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 16.32% | -- |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 1.26% and RTX (RTX) at 1.54% report Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, indicating higher cash yield relative to share price than typical competitors.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
1.26%
- Max
- 2.90%
- Q3
- 1.17%
- Median
- 0.39%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
1.54%
- Max
- 2.90%
- Q3
- 1.17%
- Median
- 0.39%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 36.52% and RTX (RTX) at 50.29% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
36.52%
- Max
- 67.06%
- Q3
- 29.46%
- Median
- 11.18%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
50.29%
- Max
- 67.06%
- Q3
- 29.46%
- Median
- 11.18%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.26% | 1.54% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 36.52% | 50.29% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 29.02 and RTX (RTX) at 32.66 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
29.02
- Max
- 81.53
- Q3
- 45.61
- Median
- 30.56
- Q1
- 21.44
- Min
- 0.97
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
32.66
- Max
- 81.53
- Q3
- 45.61
- Median
- 30.56
- Q1
- 21.44
- Min
- 0.97
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 2.99 and RTX (RTX) at 2.62 post Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing revenue multiple.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
2.99
- Max
- 9.57
- Q3
- 4.83
- Median
- 2.77
- Q1
- 1.49
- Min
- 0.12
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
2.62
- Max
- 9.57
- Q3
- 4.83
- Median
- 2.77
- Q1
- 1.49
- Min
- 0.12
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Deere (DE) at 5.49 and RTX (RTX) at 3.92 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
5.49
- Max
- 13.81
- Q3
- 7.00
- Median
- 3.82
- Q1
- 2.19
- Min
- 0.15
RTX
Capital Goods industry group
3.92
- Max
- 13.81
- Q3
- 7.00
- Median
- 3.82
- Q1
- 2.19
- Min
- 0.15
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 29.02 | 32.66 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.99 | 2.62 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.49 | 3.92 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 27.11 | 29.03 |