Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI)vsUSA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)
JCI
Johnson Controls International PLC
$147.40
+0.84%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $89.11B
USAR
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
$27.10
+4.63%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Johnson Controls International PLC generates 332729% more annual revenue ($24.43B vs $7.34M). JCI leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs 0.0%. JCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
JCI
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
USAR
Avoid27
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 8.1x book value
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JCI
The strongest argument for JCI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : USAR
The strongest argument for USAR centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : JCI
The primary concerns for JCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 44.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : USAR
The primary concerns for USAR are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
USAR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.36 — expect wider price swings.
JCI is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
JCI generates stronger free cash flow (604M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
JCI scores higher overall (59/100 vs 27/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
USA Rare Earth, Inc. engages in mining, processing, and supplying rare earths and other critical minerals. The company is headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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