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AGCO Corporation is a U.S.-based company operating in the industrials sector, within the agricultural machinery and equipment subsector, founded by Robert J. Ratliff in 1990.
The company was created following the acquisition of Deutz-Allis’s agricultural division, with the objective of consolidating established agribusiness brands and expanding the supply of machinery geared toward agricultural mechanization.
Its product portfolio includes tractors, combine harvesters, sprayers, implements, grain storage systems, and digital solutions applied to farm management.
Commercial operations span North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, with significant presence in Brazil, the United States, Germany, and France through dealerships, independent distributors, and technical support channels.
The competitive landscape is shaped by global manufacturers of agricultural equipment, influenced by commodity cycles, investments in precision technologies, electrification, automation, and initiatives focused on operational efficiency in the field.
Operations are supported by a diversified customer base comprising small, medium, and large farmers, cooperatives, and agribusiness companies.
The corporate structure includes manufacturing plants, engineering centers, digital platforms, technical support units, and logistics hubs distributed across more than one hundred countries.
Its operating model involves technological development, industrial production, a global supply chain, and regional sales and after-sales networks.
AGCO Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with shares traded under the ticker AGCO.
History and Foundation
The company was founded in 1990 in Duluth, Georgia, when a group led by Robert J. Ratliff acquired the agricultural division of Deutz-Allis, establishing the corporation’s initial structure.The early years were marked by portfolio reorganization, expansion of the dealership network, and incorporation of long-standing industry brands, strengthening its footprint in the United States and international markets.
From the 1990s onward, strategic acquisitions such as Massey Ferguson, Fendt, and Valtra expanded global operations and enhanced the company’s technological capabilities in tractors and combine harvesters.
The year 1991 marked an early milestone with the integration of initial brands; later, in 2004, the acquisition of Valtra reinforced AGCO’s presence in Brazil and Europe.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company invested in precision agriculture, expanded manufacturing operations in South America, introduced digital platforms, and implemented operational adjustments stemming from volatility in agricultural markets.
The period also included initiatives focused on decarbonization, industrial modernization, increased production capacity, and technological diversification to meet global agribusiness demands.
Additional Information
The Company AGCO Corporation (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 7.95 Billions, having an equity of $ 4.79 Billions.
The Company está listadathe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 10.05 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 375.30 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 21.18, a P/BV ratio of 1.66 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of AGCO was at 1.09%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker AGCO.
