MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MSI • US6200763075
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472.49 USD
-0.63 (-0.13%)
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This MSI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MSI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MSI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years MSI has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MSI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MSI (11.11%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of MSI (89.38%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.51%, MSI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MSI is significantly above the industry average of 10.40%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (21.01%) for MSI is well above the current ROIC(16.51%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.11% | ||
| ROE | 89.38% | ||
| ROIC | 16.51% |
ROA(3y)11.58%
ROA(5y)11.12%
ROE(3y)139.34%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.01%
ROIC(5y)19.25%
1.3 Margins
- MSI has a Profit Margin of 18.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSI outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
- MSI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MSI has a better Operating Margin (25.31%) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MSI has grown nicely.
- MSI has a better Gross Margin (51.66%) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.44% | ||
| GM | 51.66% |
OM growth 3Y9.74%
OM growth 5Y5.85%
PM growth 3Y7.22%
PM growth 5Y7.57%
GM growth 3Y3.64%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
2. MSI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MSI is creating value.
- MSI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MSI has less shares outstanding
- MSI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.07 indicates that MSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MSI's Altman-Z score of 4.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MSI outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
- MSI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.56. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MSI would need 3.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.56, MSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- MSI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.80, MSI is not doing good in the industry: 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC9.31%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MSI's Current ratio of 1.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MSI is outperformed by 85.42% of its industry peers.
- MSI has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that MSI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.87, MSI is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. MSI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.35% over the past year.
- 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.
- MSI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.99%.
- MSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.35%
EPS 3Y14.09%
EPS 5Y14.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.99%
Revenue growth 3Y8.63%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.29%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.24% 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 6.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.07%
EPS Next 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y9.24%
Revenue Next Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.47%
Revenue Next 3Y7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.79%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4. MSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MSI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.68.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. MSI is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.87, MSI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- MSI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. MSI is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MSI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MSI.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.32 |
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)3.05
PEG (5Y)2.06
EPS Next 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
5. MSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.05%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, MSI pays a better dividend. On top of this MSI pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MSI grows each year by 11.27%, which is quite nice.
- MSI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)11.27%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.80% 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.
DP33.8%
EPS Next 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
MSI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:MSI (3/16/2026, 3:03:06 PM)
472.49
-0.63 (-0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners87.89%
Inst Owner Change-1.17%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change7.29%
Market Cap78.27B
Revenue(TTM)11.68B
Net Income(TTM)2.15B
Analysts81.05
Price Target502.86 (6.43%)
Short Float %1.53%
Short Ratio2.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
Yearly Dividend4.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.27%
DP33.8%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (1.21)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.5%
Min EPS beat(2)4.44%
Max EPS beat(2)4.57%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.79%
Min EPS beat(4)4.44%
Max EPS beat(4)5.5%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.07%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.95%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)5.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.08%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.24%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.98%
PT rev (1m)2.75%
PT rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.87 | ||
| P/S | 6.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.59 | ||
| P/B | 32.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.32 |
EPS(TTM)15.4
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)16.95
Fwd EY3.59%
FCF(TTM)15.53
FCFY3.29%
OCF(TTM)17.13
OCFY3.62%
SpS70.52
BVpS14.55
TBVpS-45.24
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)2.06
Graham Number71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.11% | ||
| ROE | 89.38% | ||
| ROCE | 22.21% | ||
| ROIC | 16.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 77.63% | ||
| OM | 25.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.44% | ||
| GM | 51.66% | ||
| FCFM | 22.02% |
ROA(3y)11.58%
ROA(5y)11.12%
ROE(3y)139.34%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.01%
ROIC(5y)19.25%
ROICexc(3y)25.94%
ROICexc(5y)23.84%
ROICexgc(3y)102.14%
ROICexgc(5y)83.79%
ROCE(3y)27.15%
ROCE(5y)24.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.09%
OM growth 3Y9.74%
OM growth 5Y5.85%
PM growth 3Y7.22%
PM growth 5Y7.57%
GM growth 3Y3.64%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
F-Score6
WACC9.31%
ROIC/WACC1.77
Cap/Depr(3y)69.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.59%
Profit Quality(3y)119.84%
Profit Quality(5y)120.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.35%
EPS 3Y14.09%
EPS 5Y14.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.61%
EPS Next Y10.07%
EPS Next 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y9.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.99%
Revenue growth 3Y8.63%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.29%
Revenue Next Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.47%
Revenue Next 3Y7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.79%
EBIT growth 1Y9.97%
EBIT growth 3Y19.21%
EBIT growth 5Y15.92%
EBIT Next Year25.31%
EBIT Next 3Y12.99%
EBIT Next 5Y7.92%
FCF growth 1Y20.52%
FCF growth 3Y17.96%
FCF growth 5Y13%
OCF growth 1Y18.65%
OCF growth 3Y15.88%
OCF growth 5Y11.96%
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC / MSI Fundamental Analysis 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 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 10.07% 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 33.8%.