JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:JCI • IE00BY7QL619
140.96 USD
+2.21 (+1.59%)
At close: Feb 11, 2026
142.61 USD
+1.65 (+1.17%)
Pre-Market: 2/12/2026, 4:22:25 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to JCI. JCI was compared to 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. While JCI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. JCI is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- JCI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year JCI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years JCI has always been profitable.
- JCI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- JCI's Return On Assets of 8.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JCI outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.46%, JCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- JCI's Return On Invested Capital of 9.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. JCI outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JCI is below the industry average of 12.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.19%) for JCI is above the 3 year average (8.01%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.67% | ||
| ROE | 25.46% | ||
| ROIC | 9.19% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (13.95%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- JCI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JCI has a Operating Margin (11.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- JCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JCI has a better Gross Margin (36.41%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- JCI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.95% | ||
| GM | 36.41% |
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. Health
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for JCI has been reduced compared to 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 2.91. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of JCI (2.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of JCI is 13.92, which is on the high side as it means it would take JCI, 13.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.92, JCI is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- JCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating JCI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.72, JCI is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that JCI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- JCI has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JCI underperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
- JCI has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that JCI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- JCI has a worse Quick ratio (0.76) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- JCI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.69%.
- JCI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.87% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, JCI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.81% 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)2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.3%
Revenue growth 5Y1.12%
Sales Q2Q%6.8%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, JCI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.75% on average per year.
- JCI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.62%
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y17.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.75%
Revenue Next Year5.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.48%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 35.06, which means the current valuation is very expensive for JCI.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JCI is valued a bit more expensive than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- JCI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 28.18.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.05, which means the current valuation is very expensive for JCI.
- JCI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.01, JCI is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.05 |
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 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- JCI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. JCI is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 121.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.74 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as JCI's earnings are expected to grow with 17.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)3.22
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y17.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%, JCI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- JCI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.63.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, JCI is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
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.
- As JCI did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 29.66% 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.
DP29.66%
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y17.8%
140.96
+2.21 (+1.59%)
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 Owners97.37%
Inst Owner Change-3%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap86.28B
Revenue(TTM)23.60B
Net Income(TTM)3.29B
Analysts75.38
Price Target133.41 (-5.36%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio2.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
Yearly Dividend1.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP29.66%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.28%
Min EPS beat(2)2.66%
Max EPS beat(2)3.91%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.34%
Min EPS beat(4)2.66%
Max EPS beat(4)7.63%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.61%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.98%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.13%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.73%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.93%
PT rev (1m)0.77%
PT rev (3m)14.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.05 | ||
| P/S | 3.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 121.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 75.42 | ||
| P/B | 6.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.74 |
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY2.85%
EPS(NY)5.41
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY0.82%
OCF(TTM)1.87
OCFY1.33%
SpS38.55
BVpS21.12
TBVpS-11.96
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)3.22
Graham Number43.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.67% | ||
| ROE | 25.46% | ||
| ROCE | 10.47% | ||
| ROIC | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.92% | ||
| OM | 11.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.95% | ||
| GM | 36.41% | ||
| FCFM | 3.01% |
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 Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 30.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 21.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.91 |
F-Score6
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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 Y23.62%
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y17.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.3%
Revenue growth 5Y1.12%
Sales Q2Q%6.8%
Revenue Next Year5.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.48%
Revenue Next 5Y6.78%
EBIT growth 1Y17.05%
EBIT growth 3Y5.65%
EBIT growth 5Y10.13%
EBIT Next Year47.6%
EBIT Next 3Y20.94%
EBIT Next 5Y14.93%
FCF growth 1Y-55.57%
FCF growth 3Y-20.14%
FCF growth 5Y-16.75%
OCF growth 1Y-45.32%
OCF growth 3Y-16.8%
OCF growth 5Y-12.41%
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION / JCI 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.
What is the profitability of JCI stock?
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) is 35.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.67.
How sustainable is the dividend of JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) stock?
The dividend rating of JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.66%.