Why Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) Could Be Worth Watching

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) saw a significant share price rise of over 20% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. As a large-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Johnson Controls International’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.

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Is Johnson Controls International still cheap?

According to my valuation model, Johnson Controls International seems to be fairly priced at around 10.13% above my intrinsic value, which means if you buy Johnson Controls International today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $37.50, there’s only an insignificant downside when the price falls to its real value. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since Johnson Controls International’s share price is quite volatile, we could potentially see it sink lower (or rise higher) in the future, giving us another chance to buy. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.

What does the future of Johnson Controls International look like?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Although value investors would argue that it’s the intrinsic value relative to the price that matter the most, a more compelling investment thesis would be high growth potential at a cheap price. With profit expected to more than double over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for Johnson Controls International. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? JCI’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below its fair value?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on JCI, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

If you'd like to know more about Johnson Controls International as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. For example, Johnson Controls International has 4 warning signs (and 1 which shouldn't be ignored) we think you should know about.

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