Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI) has a Graham intrinsic value of $106.32 per share. At $145.47 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 37% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue shrank 5.1% a year to $23.6B, with an average return on invested capital of 7.5%.

Graham intrinsic value
$106.32
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$145.47
Price vs Graham value
37% above
Market cap
$95.2B
Revenue (FY2025)
$23.6B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
-5.1%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
7.5%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$2.1B

JCI 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $23.6B $3.3B $5.03 $2.1B — 14.4%
FY2024 $23.0B $1.7B $2.52 $1.1B — 7.1%
FY2023 $26.8B $1.8B $2.69 $1.7B — 7.9%
FY2022 $25.3B $1.5B $2.19 $1.4B — 6.6%
FY2021 $23.7B $1.6B $2.27 $2.0B — 6.9%
FY2020 $22.3B $631.0M $0.84 $2.0B — 2.7%
FY2019 $24.0B $5.7B $6.49 $1.2B — 20.7%
FY2018 $23.4B $2.2B $2.32 $1.5B — 6.8%
FY2017 $22.8B $1.6B $1.71 -$1.3B — 4.5%
FY2016 $37.7B -$868.0M -$1.30 $646.0M — -2.2%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Johnson Controls is facing top-line stagnation, with revenue contracting over the decade.

Johnson Controls has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 7.5% ROIC.

Johnson Controls has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Johnson Controls is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $106.32 per share.

JCI stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, JCI's intrinsic value is about $106.32 per share.

Is JCI stock undervalued?

At $145.47 (close on Oct 17, 2026), JCI trades 37% above its Graham value of $106.32. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Johnson Controls International PLC grown?

Revenue went from $37.7B in fiscal 2016 to $23.6B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. Net income was $3.3B in fiscal 2025.

Does Johnson Controls International PLC generate free cash flow?

Johnson Controls International PLC generated $2.1B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is JCI's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 7.5%, and average return on equity was 10.8%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this JCI data come from?

From Johnson Controls International PLC's annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 29, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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