MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MSI - US6200763075 - Common Stock
370.01 USD
-2.35 (-0.63%)
Overall MSI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MSI against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. MSI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MSI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MSI was profitable.
In the past year MSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
MSI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MSI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MSI (11.26%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 90.93%, MSI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
MSI has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.09%. This is amongst the best in 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 12.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.09%) for MSI is well below the 3 year average (21.45%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MSI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.70%, 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 Profit Margin of MSI has grown nicely.
MSI has a Operating Margin of 25.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSI outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
MSI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 51.41%, MSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MSI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MSI is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MSI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MSI has less shares outstanding
MSI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MSI has an Altman-Z score of 3.56. This indicates that MSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.56, MSI is in the better half of 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 of 3.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MSI outperforms 52.08% of its industry peers.
MSI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
MSI's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MSI is outperformed by 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC9.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that MSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MSI has a worse Current ratio (1.03) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
MSI has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that MSI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MSI has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MSI underperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MSI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.47%, which is quite good.
MSI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.71% yearly.
MSI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.17%.
MSI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.47%
EPS 3Y14.8%
EPS 5Y11.71%
EPS Q2Q%8.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.17%
Revenue growth 3Y9.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.85%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MSI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.40% on average per year.
MSI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y8.91%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y10.4%
Revenue Next Year8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3Y7.36%
Revenue Next 5Y7.11%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MSI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.92.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MSI is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.46), we can say MSI is valued inline with the index average.
MSI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.55.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MSI.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.39), we can say MSI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MSI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MSI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MSI is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MSI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
MSI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.38
PEG (5Y)2.13
EPS Next 2Y8.91%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%, MSI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MSI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.30. MSI pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, MSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MSI grows each year by 11.64%, which is quite nice.
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
5.3 Sustainability
MSI pays out 33.55% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MSI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.91%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
NYSE:MSI (11/19/2025, 2:58:31 PM)
370.01
-2.35 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.19%
Inst Owner Change-2.43%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change-13.75%
Market Cap61.64B
Revenue(TTM)11.31B
Net Income(TTM)2.12B
Analysts80
Price Target513.09 (38.67%)
Short Float %1.15%
Short Ratio1.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
Yearly Dividend3.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.64%
DP33.55%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
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)0.3%
PT rev (3m)1.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.55 | ||
| P/S | 5.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.25 | ||
| P/B | 26.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.76 |
EPS(TTM)14.85
EY4.01%
EPS(NY)16.41
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)14.49
FCFY3.92%
OCF(TTM)15.91
OCFY4.3%
SpS67.91
BVpS13.97
TBVpS-45.5
PEG (NY)2.38
PEG (5Y)2.13
Graham Number68.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.56 |
F-Score6
WACC9.1%
ROIC/WACC1.77
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)8.47%
EPS 3Y14.8%
EPS 5Y11.71%
EPS Q2Q%8.56%
EPS Next Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y8.91%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y10.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.17%
Revenue growth 3Y9.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.85%
Revenue Next Year8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3Y7.36%
Revenue Next 5Y7.11%
EBIT growth 1Y5.09%
EBIT growth 3Y16.07%
EBIT growth 5Y10.49%
EBIT Next Year23%
EBIT Next 3Y13.57%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MSI.
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MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
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The financial health rating of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) is expected to grow by 10.47% in the next year.