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Is It Time to Buy Johnson Controls?

By John Rosevear – Apr 22, 2013 at 5:41PM

This big-league auto supplier isn't on many investors' radar, but it comes with an intriguing story. Is it time to put this well-run company on your buy list?

Johnson Controls (JCI -0.38%) is best known as a big-league auto parts supplier to such companies as Ford (F 1.62%) and Toyota (TM 1.24%). But in reality, the company is three businesses in one, all of which have potential. In this video, Fool contributor John Rosevear takes a closer look at Johnson Controls and explores whether the stock looks like a buy right now.

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.

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Fool contributor John Rosevear owns shares of Ford and General Motors. Follow him on Twitter at @jrosevear. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Ford. It also recommends General Motors. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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