Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (JCI) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (36% profit margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (NYSE: JCI) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $149.03 (-5.84% 1D, market cap $95.87B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, JCI ranks #28 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), JCI carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 29.1x, gross margin of 36.4%, and ROIC of 15.6%. By comparison, ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 24.3x, ROIC 23.4%, cap $79.97B) and NOC (Northrop Grumman Corporation) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 19.1x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $79.89B). Among the 5-stock peer group, NOC leads on earnings multiple (19.1x) while ITW leads on capital efficiency (23.4% ROIC).
Per JCI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000833444), Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share generated $23.60B in revenue (+2.8% YoY), $3.29B in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $37.98B in total assets and $8.89B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (36% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6% realized swing band)
Altman Z-Score 4.13 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (57.6) create a -9 pt regime headwind
Even with a 73/100 (B) score, JCI faces multiple-compression risk if 29.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 33.9% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($148.00) or 200D SMA ($141.55) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($159.09) toward Bear Floor ($122.20).
Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (JCI) dropped -5.84% to $149.03, trading at 78% of its 52-week range ($108.41 – $160.41). High-quality cash engine (36% profit margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (JCI) ranks #28 by composite RQD confidence (73/100, grade B) and #13 by equity capitalization ($95.87B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NOC leads on earnings valuation at 19.1x trailing P/E, while ITW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.4% ROIC and 52.9% gross margin. ITW currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with JCI at 73/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCI
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Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share | B | 73/100 | 29.1x | 36.4% | 15.6% | -5.84% | $95.87B | Benchmark Subject |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc. | B+ | 76/100 | 24.3x | 52.9% | 23.4% | -1.01% | $79.97B | /itw-vs-jci → |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corporation | C+ | 68/100 | 19.1x | — | 13.0% | -0.86% | $79.89B | /noc-vs-jci → |
| CMI Cummins Inc. | C | 64/100 | 22.7x | 25.3% | 17.5% | -3.46% | $71.31B | /cmi-vs-jci → |
| AME AMETEK Inc. | B+ | 76/100 | 39.0x | 36.0% | 13.4% | -4.23% | $57.72B | /ame-vs-jci → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (JCI) reported GAAP revenue of $23.60B (+2.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $22.95B , and +5.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $3.29B, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, JCI closed FY2025 with $37.98B in total assets against $8.89B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.13, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $23.60B | $3.29B | — | — | $37.98B | $8.89B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $22.95B | $1.71B | — | — | $42.10B | $9.85B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $22.33B | $1.85B | — | — | $52.73B | $12.34B |
As of 2026-11-02, Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (NYSE: JCI) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $149.03 (-5.84% 1D, market cap $95.87B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, JCI ranks #28 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), JCI carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 29.1x, gross margin of 36.4%, and ROIC of 15.6%. By comparison, ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 24.3x, ROIC 23.4%, cap $79.97B) and NOC (Northrop Grumman Corporation) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 19.1x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $79.89B). Among the 5-stock peer group, NOC leads on earnings multiple (19.1x) while ITW leads on capital efficiency (23.4% ROIC).
Per JCI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000833444), Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share generated $23.60B in revenue (+2.8% YoY), $3.29B in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $37.98B in total assets and $8.89B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (36% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
JCI last traded at $149.03 (-5.84% on volume of 4,645,068 shares), positioning the stock +0.70% above its 50-day simple moving average ($148.00) and +5.28% above its 200-day simple moving average ($141.55). Across its 52-week range of $108.41 to $160.41, JCI sits at the 78.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.0% ($140.09 to $157.97).
Why JCI Stock dropped -5.84% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (36% profit margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, JCI scores 73 out of 100, grading B, with the verdict "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are:
For a prospective investor, the rating suggests a favorable quality-and-balance-sheet profile with strong institutional signal, offset by a thin cash yield and a macro-fit score that does not add a tailwind. The valuation (P/E TTM 29.1, Forward P/E 27.1) is elevated, so the upside case depends on earnings growth delivering against that multiple. This is educational analysis, not personalized financial advice.
Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (JCI) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, specifically Industrial Machinery/Components, per the company profile. Not available in source data: product descriptions, customer segments, and revenue model specifics. The profile identifies the business by sector and industry classification only.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 (filed 2025-09-30) | $23596.0M | $3883.4M | $3291.0M | N/A | N/A | $552.0M | $8888.0M |
| FY 2024 (filed 2024-09-30) | $22952.0M | $2011.9M | $1705.0M | N/A | N/A | $1237.0M | $9850.9M |
| FY 2023 (filed 2023-09-30) | $22331.0M | $2181.8M | $1849.0M | N/A | N/A | N/A | $12338.6M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $22331.0M in FY 2023 to $23596.0M in FY 2025, and net income increased from $1849.0M to $3291.0M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 36.4%, operating margin 17%, and net margin 13.9%. ROIC is 15.6%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.13 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.58. Reported debt declined from $12338.6M (FY 2023) to $8888.0M (FY 2025), while cash moved from $1237.0M (FY 2024) to $552.0M (FY 2025).
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Welcome to the JCI (Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 73/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Industrial Machinery/Components. Bulls point to capital efficiency (15.6% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on JCI, but look at what you are paying: 29.1x trailing P/E with 36.4% gross margins. Unless Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on JCI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $158.27 (52-wk range $108.41 - $160.41), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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