JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:JCI • IE00BY7QL619
133.15 USD
-1.84 (-1.36%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 01:28 PM
This JCI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, JCI scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JCI was compared to 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. JCI scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, JCI is valued expensive at the moment.
1. JCI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year JCI was profitable.
- JCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- JCI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years JCI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of JCI (8.94%) is better 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.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.96%, JCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- JCI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.01%. This is below the industry average of 11.91%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of JCI (14.17%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- JCI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of JCI (12.87%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JCI has grown nicely.
- JCI's Gross Margin of 36.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JCI outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- JCI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), JCI is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JCI has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for JCI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JCI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- JCI has a Altman-Z score (2.91) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.34. This is in the lower half of the industry: JCI underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that JCI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.69, JCI is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that JCI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- JCI has a worse Current ratio (0.99) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.55% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, JCI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.12% on average per year.
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
- JCI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.75% yearly.
- 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 Year7.04%
Revenue Next 2Y6.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.36%
Revenue Next 5Y6.78%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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. JCI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.12 indicates a quite expensive valuation of JCI.
- 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 26.15. JCI is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.71 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JCI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JCI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.27, JCI is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- JCI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. JCI is more expensive than 73.81% of the companies 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 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 78.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.3 |
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)1.21
PEG (5Y)3.05
EPS Next 2Y22.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.34%
5. JCI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- JCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%.
- JCI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.70.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, JCI is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of JCI grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- 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 (3/12/2026, 1:28:08 PM)
133.15
-1.84 (-1.36%)
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-0.02%
Market Cap81.50B
Revenue(TTM)23.97B
Net Income(TTM)3.40B
Analysts75.38
Price Target144.07 (8.2%)
Short Float %1.66%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
Yearly Dividend1.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP28.74%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
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)7.99%
PT rev (3m)8.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.71 | ||
| P/S | 3.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 78.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 56.71 | ||
| P/B | 6.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.3 |
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY3.02%
EPS(NY)5.62
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY1.27%
OCF(TTM)2.35
OCFY1.76%
SpS39.16
BVpS21.57
TBVpS-11.36
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)3.05
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 | 2.91 |
F-Score6
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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 Year7.04%
Revenue Next 2Y6.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.36%
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 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 33.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.17.
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 28.74%.