JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATION (JCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:JCI • IE00BY7QL619
139.48 USD
-2.73 (-1.92%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
139.84 USD
+0.36 (+0.26%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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 has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
- JCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years JCI has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years JCI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.67%, JCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- JCI's Return On Equity of 25.46% is amongst the best of the industry. JCI outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- 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 11.95%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.95%, JCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JCI has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 11.99%, JCI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- JCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JCI's Gross Margin of 36.41% 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 | 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
- JCI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 2.93. 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 (2.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
- JCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.92. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as JCI would need 13.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- JCI has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (13.92) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- JCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating JCI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.72, JCI is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC7.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- JCI has a Current 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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.93, 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 0.93. 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
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.69% over the past year.
- 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.
- JCI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.12% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, JCI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.78% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.70 indicates a quite expensive valuation of JCI.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JCI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.05% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- JCI is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.78, JCI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JCI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: JCI is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- JCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.16.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.78 |
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.
- 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 | 120.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of JCI 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)1.47
PEG (5Y)3.19
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.62, JCI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- JCI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.84.
| 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.
- The dividend of JCI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP29.66%
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y17.8%
139.48
-2.73 (-1.92%)
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-2.53%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap85.37B
Revenue(TTM)23.60B
Net Income(TTM)3.29B
Analysts75.38
Price Target133.41 (-4.35%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio1.48
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)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.78 | ||
| P/S | 3.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 120.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 74.63 | ||
| P/B | 6.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.95 |
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY2.88%
EPS(NY)5.41
Fwd EY3.88%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY0.83%
OCF(TTM)1.87
OCFY1.34%
SpS38.55
BVpS21.12
TBVpS-11.96
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)3.19
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 | 2.93 |
F-Score6
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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 1 / 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 34.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.6.
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%.