JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:JCI • IE00BY7QL619
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This JCI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. JCI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- JCI had positive earnings in the past year.
- JCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- JCI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years JCI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- JCI has a better Return On Assets (8.94%) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
- JCI has a Return On Equity of 25.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. JCI outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- JCI has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.96%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JCI is below the industry average of 11.89%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.01%) for JCI is below the current ROIC(9.96%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 25.72% | ||
| ROIC | 9.96% |
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)4.92%
ROE(3y)15.74%
ROE(5y)13.19%
ROIC(3y)8.01%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
1.3 Margins
- JCI's Profit Margin of 14.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JCI outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- JCI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JCI has a Operating Margin (12.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- JCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of JCI (36.47%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JCI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.17% | ||
| GM | 36.47% |
OM growth 3Y8.13%
OM growth 5Y8.9%
PM growth 3Y32.06%
PM growth 5Y37.6%
GM growth 3Y3.36%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
2. JCI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JCI is still creating some value.
- JCI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for JCI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for JCI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- JCI has an Altman-Z score of 2.90. This is not the best score and indicates that JCI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.90, JCI is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- JCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.34. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as JCI would need 9.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- JCI's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JCI is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
- JCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating JCI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of JCI (0.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- JCI has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that JCI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.99, JCI is not doing good in the industry: 95.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- JCI has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that JCI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of JCI (0.81) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. JCI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.69% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, JCI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.87% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, JCI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.55% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.12% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.69%
EPS 3Y7.79%
EPS 5Y10.87%
EPS Q2Q%39.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.3%
Revenue growth 5Y1.12%
Sales Q2Q%6.8%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.32%
EPS Next 2Y22.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.34%
EPS Next 5Y13.75%
Revenue Next Year7.01%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.32%
Revenue Next 5Y6.78%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. JCI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.24, the valuation of JCI can be described as expensive.
- JCI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. JCI is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. JCI is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, JCI is valued on the expensive side.
- 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than JCI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- JCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JCI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: JCI is more expensive than 73.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than JCI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 78.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- JCI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- JCI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- JCI's earnings are expected to grow with 19.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)3.06
EPS Next 2Y22.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.34%
5. JCI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%, JCI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, JCI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- JCI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of JCI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
- JCI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- JCI has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 28.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JCI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- JCI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.74%
EPS Next 2Y22.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.34%
JCI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:JCI (4/2/2026, 12:53:06 PM)
133.64
-1.08 (-0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11/bmo
Inst Owners94.93%
Inst Owner Change-2.07%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap81.80B
Revenue(TTM)23.97B
Net Income(TTM)3.40B
Analysts75.38
Price Target144.67 (8.25%)
Short Float %1.23%
Short Ratio1.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
Yearly Dividend1.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP28.74%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.41%
Min EPS beat(2)3.91%
Max EPS beat(2)4.92%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.66%
Min EPS beat(4)2.66%
Max EPS beat(4)4.92%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.31%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.43%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.63%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.76%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.76%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.27%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.25%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.84%
PT rev (1m)0.42%
PT rev (3m)9.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.79 | ||
| P/S | 3.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 78.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 56.92 | ||
| P/B | 6.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.26 |
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY3.01%
EPS(NY)5.62
Fwd EY4.2%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY1.27%
OCF(TTM)2.35
OCFY1.76%
SpS39.16
BVpS21.57
TBVpS-11.36
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)3.06
Graham Number44.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 25.72% | ||
| ROCE | 11.22% | ||
| ROIC | 9.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.57% | ||
| OM | 12.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.17% | ||
| GM | 36.47% | ||
| FCFM | 4.34% |
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)4.92%
ROE(3y)15.74%
ROE(5y)13.19%
ROIC(3y)8.01%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
ROICexc(3y)8.17%
ROICexc(5y)7.97%
ROICexgc(3y)29.7%
ROICexgc(5y)30.18%
ROCE(3y)9.1%
ROCE(5y)8.72%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.67%
OM growth 3Y8.13%
OM growth 5Y8.9%
PM growth 3Y32.06%
PM growth 5Y37.6%
GM growth 3Y3.36%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 47.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 36.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 30.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
F-Score6
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)58.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)2%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.14%
Profit Quality(3y)68.76%
Profit Quality(5y)83.09%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.69%
EPS 3Y7.79%
EPS 5Y10.87%
EPS Q2Q%39.06%
EPS Next Y27.32%
EPS Next 2Y22.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.34%
EPS Next 5Y13.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.3%
Revenue growth 5Y1.12%
Sales Q2Q%6.8%
Revenue Next Year7.01%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.32%
Revenue Next 5Y6.78%
EBIT growth 1Y25.16%
EBIT growth 3Y5.65%
EBIT growth 5Y10.13%
EBIT Next Year46.73%
EBIT Next 3Y22.09%
EBIT Next 5Y14.93%
FCF growth 1Y-41.43%
FCF growth 3Y-20.14%
FCF growth 5Y-16.75%
OCF growth 1Y-36.72%
OCF growth 3Y-16.8%
OCF growth 5Y-12.41%
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION / JCI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to JCI.
What is the valuation status for JCI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) stock?
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for JCI stock?
The financial health rating of JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION sustainable?
The dividend rating of JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.74%.