Identiv Inc (INVE)vsJohnson Controls International PLC (JCI)
INVE
Identiv Inc
$3.93
+12.61%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $74.59M
JCI
Johnson Controls International PLC
$137.48
+0.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $83.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Johnson Controls International PLC generates 111457% more annual revenue ($23.97B vs $21.48M). JCI leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs -83.8%. INVE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. JCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
INVE
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
JCI
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for INVE.
Margin of Safety
-1.4%
Fair Value
$139.00
Current Price
$137.48
$1.52 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 34.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -12.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.9%
Earnings declined 89.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INVE
The strongest argument for INVE centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : JCI
The strongest argument for JCI centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : INVE
The primary concerns for INVE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : JCI
The primary concerns for JCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 45.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INVE profiles as a turnaround 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.
JCI is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
JCI generates stronger free cash flow (464M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JCI scores higher overall (57/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Identiv Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Identiv, Inc. is a security technology company that protects data, physical places, and things in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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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