Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Following Johnson Controls' divestiture of its residential and light commercial HVAC businesses to Bosch in 2025, nearly all of its revenue comes from commercial HVAC (60%) and fire and security pr...
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 24.62 (historical range: 16.06–50.17, median: 29.78), placing it at the 20th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 3.53 (range: 1.24–4.45, 80th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 32.36 (range: 18.37–71.76, 55th percentile).
Johnson Controls International plc trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 24.62 | 29.78 | 20th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 3.53 | 1.98 | 80th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 32.36 | 31.41 | 55th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 3.59% | 2.87% | 75th | below its historical average |
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) Valuation & P/E History
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip industry currently trading at $145.47 with a market capitalization of $88.1 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for JCI based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 24.62 is below the historical median of 29.78, placing JCI at the 20th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 3.53 compares to a median of 1.98.
JCI Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Johnson Controls International plc's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether JCI is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests JCI is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Johnson Controls International plc.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is JCI Overvalued or Undervalued?
Johnson Controls International plc trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 52 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive JCI is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full JCI analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.JCI trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.