Johnson Controls International (XTER:TYIA) Beneish M-Score: -2.13 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XTER:TYIA Johnson Controls International PLC XTER:TYIA
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What is Johnson Controls International Beneish M-Score?

Johnson Controls International XTER:TYIA 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:TYIA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €88.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Johnson Controls International ranks worse than 71.83% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.13 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Johnson Controls International's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XTER:TYIA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.71   Med: -2.42   Max: 6.07
Current: -2.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Johnson Controls International was 6.07. The lowest was -2.71. And the median was -2.42.


Johnson Controls International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Johnson Controls International's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Johnson Controls International Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.52 -2.48 -2.45 -2.41 -2.20

Johnson Controls International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.61 -2.60 -2.20 -2.14 -2.13

XTER:TYIA vs TT, CARR, MAIR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Johnson Controls International's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Controls International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Controls International's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Johnson Controls International Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Johnson Controls International for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0831+0.528 * 0.9847+0.404 * 0.9761+0.892 * 0.9749+0.115 * 0.8928
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0386+4.679 * 0.062782-0.327 * 1.0623
=-2.19

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €5,721 Mil.
Revenue was 5312.83 + 4950.638 + 5488.584 + 5247.084 = €20,999 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1956.63 + 1771.196 + 2003.052 + 1947.282 = €7,678 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €9,507 Mil.
Total Assets was €33,176 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,813 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €690 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4,779 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €9,173 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7,450 Mil.
Net Income was 530.245 + 447.496 + 1442.436 + 607.767 = €3,028 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -51.9 + -83.692 + -365.508 + -58.956 = €-560 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 554.465 + 464.576 + -376.584 + 862.665 = €1,505 Mil.
Total Receivables was €5,419 Mil.
Revenue was 5250.3 + 5181.83 + 5629.448 + 5479.242 = €21,541 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1913.825 + 1839.33 + 2043.468 + 1959.261 = €7,756 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €10,499 Mil.
Total Assets was €39,189 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,240 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €731 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4,720 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €10,931 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7,554 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(5721.11 / 20999.136) / (5418.65 / 21540.82)
=0.272445 / 0.251553
=1.0831

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(7755.884 / 21540.82) / (7678.16 / 20999.136)
=0.360055 / 0.365642
=0.9847

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (9507.215 + 1813.04) / 33176.21) / (1 - (10498.75 + 2240.35) / 39189.475)
=0.658784 / 0.674936
=0.9761

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=20999.136 / 21540.82
=0.9749

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(730.886 / (730.886 + 2240.35)) / (689.531 / (689.531 + 1813.04))
=0.245987 / 0.275529
=0.8928

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(4779.03 / 20999.136) / (4720.043 / 21540.82)
=0.227582 / 0.219121
=1.0386

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((7450.245 + 9173.325) / 33176.21) / ((7554.475 + 10930.725) / 39189.475)
=0.501069 / 0.471688
=1.0623

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(3027.944 - -560.056 - 1505.122) / 33176.21
=0.062782

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Johnson Controls International has a M-score of -2.19 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 mean?
Johnson Controls International (XTER:TYIA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Johnson Controls International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Controls International ranks #1224 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Johnson Controls International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Johnson Controls International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Controls International ranks #1224 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson Controls International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Controls International's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and CARR?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Johnson Controls International ranks #1224 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Johnson Controls International in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Johnson Controls International and its competitors. Johnson Controls International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. 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 (XTER:TYIA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.59, compared to a current price of €127.75 — trading 44.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Johnson Controls International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Johnson Controls International (XTER:TYIA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jun. 27, 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 (XTER:TYIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Controls International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €127.75 is trading 44.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €88.59. GuruFocus considers Johnson Controls International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:TYIA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.13
  • GF Value™: €88.59 vs. price of €127.75 (44.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:TYIA 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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