JCI (Johnson Controls International) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.61 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 143% Above Median

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JCI Johnson Controls International PLC JCI
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What is Johnson Controls International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Johnson Controls International JCI +0.79% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.61 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates JCI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $105.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,346 Construction companies, Johnson Controls International ranks worse than 90.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Johnson Controls International's current share price is $154.865. Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $27.60. Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JCI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 2.31   Max: 5.57
Current: 5.57

During the past years, Johnson Controls International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.57. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.31.

JCI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.34% of 1346 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs JCI: 5.57

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Johnson Controls International's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $22.257. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $27.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Johnson Controls International  (NYSE:JCI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Johnson Controls International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Johnson Controls International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Johnson Controls International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Johnson Controls International Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Johnson Controls International Quarterly Data
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JCI vs TT, CARR, LII: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Johnson Controls International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Johnson Controls International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=154.865/27.60
=5.61

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Johnson Controls International's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=22.257/128.6700*128.6700
=22.257

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6700.

Johnson Controls International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 25.773 100.274 33.071
201612 20.856 99.676 26.923
201703 20.667 100.374 26.493
201706 21.162 100.673 27.047
201709 22.034 100.474 28.218
201712 22.174 100.075 28.510
201803 22.537 100.573 28.833
201806 22.459 101.072 28.592
201809 22.880 101.371 29.042
201812 22.024 100.773 28.121
201903 22.310 101.670 28.235
201906 25.591 102.168 32.229
201909 25.418 102.268 31.980
201912 25.298 102.068 31.891
202003 24.311 102.367 30.558
202006 23.930 101.769 30.255
202009 24.024 101.072 30.584
202012 24.513 101.072 31.206
202103 24.693 102.367 31.038
202106 25.048 103.364 31.180
202109 24.779 104.859 30.406
202112 24.543 106.653 29.609
202203 23.770 109.245 27.997
202206 23.211 112.779 26.481
202209 23.621 113.504 26.777
202212 23.349 115.436 26.026
202303 23.160 117.609 25.338
202306 23.995 119.662 25.801
202309 24.318 120.749 25.913
202312 24.503 120.749 26.110
202403 23.243 120.990 24.718
202406 23.904 122.318 25.145
202409 24.285 121.594 25.698
202412 24.069 122.439 25.294
202503 24.018 123.405 25.043
202506 24.191 124.492 25.003
202509 21.153 124.810 21.807
202512 21.575 125.770 22.072
202603 22.156 127.830 22.302
202606 22.257 128.670 22.257

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.61 mean?
Johnson Controls International (JCI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.61 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Johnson Controls International and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 5.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Controls International ranks #1216 out of 1346 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Johnson Controls International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.61 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 5.57. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Johnson Controls International's value of 5.61 is 392.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Controls International ranks #1216 out of 1346 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Johnson Controls International has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Controls International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TT and CARR?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Johnson Controls International ranks #1216 out of 1346 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Johnson Controls International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Johnson Controls International's value of 5.61 is 392.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Johnson Controls International's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 5.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Johnson Controls International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.14, based on 1,346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Johnson Controls International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.61 is 392.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Johnson Controls International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson Controls International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.61, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Controls International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Controls International (JCI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $105.40, compared to a current price of $154.87 — trading 46.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.61, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 392.1% above the Construction industry median of 1.14. Johnson Controls International's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Johnson Controls International (JCI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.61 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Johnson Controls International (JCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Controls International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $154.87 is trading 46.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $105.40. GuruFocus considers Johnson Controls International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JCI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.61 (143% above median its 10-year median of 2.31)
  • GF Value™: $105.40 vs. price of $154.87 (46.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 392.1% above the Construction median (#1216 of 1346)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Johnson Controls International Business Description

Address One Albert Quay, Cork, IRL, T12 X8N6
Following Johnson Controls' divestiture of its residential and light commercial HVAC businesses to Bosch in 2025, nearly all of its revenue comes from commercial HVAC (60%) and fire and security products and services (40%). A 2016 merger joined Johnson Controls' HVAC and Tyco's fire and security businesses with the premise that there is synergy in offering a broader variety of automation products and solutions to commercial buildings. We estimate Johnson Controls' pro forma revenue mix will be one-third products, one-third installation, and one-third services.
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