Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
JCI
Johnson Controls International PLC
$143.14
-1.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $88.38B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$73.76
-3.10%
ENERGY · Cap: $92.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Johnson Controls International PLC generates 103% more annual revenue ($23.97B vs $11.83B). WMB leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 14.2%. WMB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
JCI
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
WMB
Strong Buy67
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
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JCI
The strongest argument for JCI centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 41.2%.
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 : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JCI profiles as a value stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JCI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
WMB is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
JCI generates stronger free cash flow (464M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (67/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 22.1% 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.
Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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