Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN)vsJohnson Controls International PLC (JCI)
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$395.94
-5.42%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $162.16B
JCI
Johnson Controls International PLC
$147.40
+0.66%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $86.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 17% more annual revenue ($28.52B vs $24.43B). JCI leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs 14.0%. JCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. JCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ETN
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
JCI
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Earnings expanding 38.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 9.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ETN
The strongest argument for ETN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JCI
The strongest argument for JCI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ETN
The primary concerns for ETN are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : JCI
The primary concerns for JCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 43.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ETN profiles as a growth stock while JCI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
JCI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
ETN is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
JCI generates stronger free cash flow (604M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JCI scores higher overall (59/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
Eaton Corporation PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Eaton Corporation plc is an American Irish-domiciled multinational power management company with 2020 sales of 17.86 billion USD, founded in the United States with corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and operational headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio.
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.
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