MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MSI • US6200763075

461.76 USD
+8.32 (+1.83%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
461.76 USD
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:27:05 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MSI. MSI was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. MSI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MSI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MSI was profitable.
  • MSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • MSI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • MSI had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
MSI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMSI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.26%, MSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSI has a Return On Equity of 90.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSI outperforms 97.92% of its industry peers.
  • MSI's Return On Invested Capital of 16.09% is amongst the best of the industry. MSI outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MSI is significantly above the industry average of 11.27%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (21.45%) for MSI is well above the current ROIC(16.09%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.26%
ROE 90.93%
ROIC 16.09%
ROA(3y)11.42%
ROA(5y)10.64%
ROE(3y)501.22%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.45%
ROIC(5y)19.32%
MSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1K -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of MSI (18.70%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MSI has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.00%, MSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MSI has grown nicely.
  • MSI has a better Gross Margin (51.41%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MSI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25%
PM (TTM) 18.7%
GM 51.41%
OM growth 3Y5.71%
OM growth 5Y3.73%
PM growth 3Y-1.46%
PM growth 5Y5.78%
GM growth 3Y1.01%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
MSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MSI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for MSI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
MSI Yearly Shares OutstandingMSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
MSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • MSI has an Altman-Z score of 4.10. This indicates that MSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.10, MSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MSI is 3.87, which is a good value as it means it would take MSI, 3.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • MSI has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.87) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.01 is on the high side and indicates that MSI has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.01, MSI is not doing good in the industry: 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.01
Debt/FCF 3.87
Altman-Z 4.1
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC9.15%
MSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that MSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MSI's Current ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MSI is outperformed by 85.42% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that MSI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.86, MSI is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.86
MSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MSI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.35%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, MSI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.35%
EPS 3Y14.09%
EPS 5Y14.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%12.29%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y10.17%
Revenue Next Year8.24%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y7.24%
Revenue Next 5Y6.94%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
MSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
MSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.98, the valuation of MSI can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MSI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.68.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.01, MSI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • MSI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, MSI is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.98
Fwd PE 28.01
MSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MSI.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.86
EV/EBITDA 26.42
MSI Per share dataMSI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of MSI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.26
PEG (5Y)2.01
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, MSI pays a better dividend. On top of this MSI pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, MSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MSI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.64%!
  • MSI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • MSI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.64%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
MSI Yearly Dividends per shareMSI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 33.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MSI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • MSI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
MSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
MSI Dividend Payout.MSI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MSI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

NYSE:MSI (2/13/2026, 8:27:05 PM)

After market: 461.76 0 (0%)

461.76

+8.32 (+1.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners88.29%
Inst Owner Change-90.95%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.55%
Market Cap76.91B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)2.12B
Analysts82.11
Price Target489.38 (5.98%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%
Yearly Dividend3.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.64%
DP33.55%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.97%
Min EPS beat(2)4.44%
Max EPS beat(2)5.5%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.39%
Min EPS beat(4)3%
Max EPS beat(4)5.5%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.29%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.89%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)5.7%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.1%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.72%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.89%
PT rev (1m)-1.64%
PT rev (3m)-4.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.98
Fwd PE 28.01
P/S 6.8
P/FCF 31.86
P/OCF 29.01
P/B 33.05
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 26.42
EPS(TTM)15.4
EY3.34%
EPS(NY)16.48
Fwd EY3.57%
FCF(TTM)14.49
FCFY3.14%
OCF(TTM)15.92
OCFY3.45%
SpS67.93
BVpS13.97
TBVpS-45.51
PEG (NY)4.26
PEG (5Y)2.01
Graham Number69.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.26%
ROE 90.93%
ROCE 21.52%
ROIC 16.09%
ROICexc 17.18%
ROICexgc 69.29%
OM 25%
PM (TTM) 18.7%
GM 51.41%
FCFM 21.34%
ROA(3y)11.42%
ROA(5y)10.64%
ROE(3y)501.22%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.45%
ROIC(5y)19.32%
ROICexc(3y)27.05%
ROICexc(5y)24.32%
ROICexgc(3y)98.23%
ROICexgc(5y)78.04%
ROCE(3y)26.79%
ROCE(5y)24.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.55%
OM growth 3Y5.71%
OM growth 5Y3.73%
PM growth 3Y-1.46%
PM growth 5Y5.78%
GM growth 3Y1.01%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.01
Debt/FCF 3.87
Debt/EBITDA 2.92
Cap/Depr 64.4%
Cap/Sales 2.09%
Interest Coverage 10.25
Cash Conversion 82.95%
Profit Quality 114.08%
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 4.1
F-Score6
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC1.76
Cap/Depr(3y)68.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.72%
Profit Quality(3y)118.36%
Profit Quality(5y)126.04%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.35%
EPS 3Y14.09%
EPS 5Y14.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.61%
EPS Next Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y10.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%12.29%
Revenue Next Year8.24%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y7.24%
Revenue Next 5Y6.94%
EBIT growth 1Y5.09%
EBIT growth 3Y16.07%
EBIT growth 5Y10.49%
EBIT Next Year23.59%
EBIT Next 3Y13.56%
EBIT Next 5Y9.56%
FCF growth 1Y32.13%
FCF growth 3Y10.21%
FCF growth 5Y6.26%
OCF growth 1Y27.94%
OCF growth 3Y9.18%
OCF growth 5Y5.57%

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC / MSI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MSI.


What is the valuation status of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC?

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) is expected to grow by 7.04% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MSI stock?

The dividend rating of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.55%.