Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
JCI
Johnson Controls International PLC
$147.40
+0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $86.63B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$15.85
-1.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $115.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 1939% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $24.43B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 14.4%. JCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
JCI
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
PBR-A
Buy65
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 26 in profit
Earnings expanding 38.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JCI
The strongest argument for JCI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 32.0%.
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.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JCI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
JCI is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (65/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins. 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.
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.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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