MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:MSI • US6200763075

422.59 USD
+0.41 (+0.1%)
At close: Feb 9, 2026
422.599 USD
0.01 (0%)
After Hours: 2/9/2026, 8:17:55 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

MSI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While MSI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MSI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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 each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years MSI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.26%, MSI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 90.93%, MSI belongs to the top 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.
  • MSI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.45%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.74%.
  • 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 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • MSI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MSI is creating value.
  • MSI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • MSI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MSI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.86 indicates that MSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.86, MSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.87. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MSI would need 3.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.87, MSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • MSI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.01) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.01
Debt/FCF 3.87
Altman-Z 3.86
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC9.31%
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

  • MSI has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that MSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of MSI (1.03) is worse than 85.42% 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 83.33% of its industry peers.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.47% over the past year.
  • MSI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.71% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.17% in the past year.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y9.5%
EPS Next 5Y10.4%
Revenue Next Year7.78%
Revenue Next 2Y8.01%
Revenue Next 3Y7.28%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last 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

  • MSI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.46.
  • MSI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MSI is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.06, MSI is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MSI.
  • MSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MSI is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.46
Fwd PE 25.63
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MSI.
  • MSI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MSI is cheaper than 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.16
EV/EBITDA 24.37
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.
  • MSI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)2.43
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y9.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%, 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 0.78. MSI pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, MSI is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.16%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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.
  • The dividend of MSI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.55%
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y9.5%
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 (2/9/2026, 8:17:55 PM)

After market: 422.599 0.01 (0%)

422.59

+0.41 (+0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)02-11
Inst Owners88.29%
Inst Owner Change-2.45%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change-4.85%
Market Cap70.38B
Revenue(TTM)11.31B
Net Income(TTM)2.12B
Analysts82.22
Price Target489.38 (15.8%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.16%
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)-0.07%
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 28.46
Fwd PE 25.63
P/S 6.22
P/FCF 29.16
P/OCF 26.55
P/B 30.25
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.37
EPS(TTM)14.85
EY3.51%
EPS(NY)16.48
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)14.49
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)15.92
OCFY3.77%
SpS67.93
BVpS13.97
TBVpS-45.51
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)2.43
Graham Number68.33
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 3.86
F-Score6
WACC9.31%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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 Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y9.5%
EPS Next 5Y10.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.17%
Revenue growth 3Y9.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.85%
Revenue Next Year7.78%
Revenue Next 2Y8.01%
Revenue Next 3Y7.28%
Revenue Next 5Y7.11%
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 6 / 10 to MSI.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 10.68% 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%.