Johnson Controls (JCI 0.19%) is best known as a top-tier supplier to auto giants like Ford (F 3.07%) and Toyota (TM +2.14%), but the company is actually three businesses in one. All of those businesses have intriguing potential, but what are the risks? In this video, Fool contributor John Rosevear looks at the risks facing Johnson Controls -- and points out exactly what any investor should be watching.
The Risks of Investing in Johnson Controls
By John Rosevear – Apr 22, 2013 at 6:37PM
NYSE: JCI
Johnson Controls International
Market Cap
$74B
Today's Change
(-0.19%) $0.21
Current Price
$112.73
Price as of October 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM ET
Big-league auto supplier Johnson Controls is an intriguing company -- but is it a good investment right now? That might depend on your tolerance for these risks.
About the Author
John Rosevear is a senior contributing Motley Fool auto analyst covering automakers and trends shaping the global auto industry. John’s tenure with the company spans 15 years covering auto stocks, mutual funds, and retirement investing. He is a former CNBC reporter who covered the future of autos, including electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Prior to The Motley Fool, he worked at Fidelity Investments in communications and investor education roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University. He once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch’s office – with Lynch present.