We believe that Deere stock (NYSE: DE), included in the S&P500, is a better pick than Coca-Cola stock (NYSE: KO), also in the S&P500, given its better prospects. Although these companies are from different sectors, we compare them because they have a similar operating income of around $10-11 billion within the broader S&P500 index. The decision to invest often comes down to finding the best stocks within the parameters of certain characteristics that suit an investment style. The size of profits can matter, as larger profits can imply greater market power. Since these stocks are from different sectors, comparing P/S against one another may not be helpful. We compare their current multiples with the historical ones in the sections below to better understand their valuations.
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