Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
JCI
Johnson Controls International PLC
$143.14
-1.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $88.38B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$80.42
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $247.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 239% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $23.97B). WFC leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 14.2%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
JCI
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 34.2% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 9.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JCI
The strongest argument for JCI centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : JCI
The primary concerns for JCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 48.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JCI profiles as a value stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JCI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
JCI is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Johnson Controls International PLC
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Johnson Controls International plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland, that produces fire, HVAC, and security equipment for buildings.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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