MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MSI • US6200763075
Current stock price
427.25 USD
-7.49 (-1.72%)
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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
- 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years MSI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.11%, MSI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- MSI has a better Return On Equity (89.38%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.51%, MSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- MSI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.01%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.45%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.51%) for MSI is well below the 3 year average (21.01%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MSI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.11% | ||
| 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 better Profit Margin (18.44%) than 89.13% 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 25.31%, MSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MSI has grown nicely.
- MSI's Gross Margin of 51.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MSI outperforms 67.39% of its industry peers.
- MSI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MSI has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, MSI has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MSI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.86 indicates that MSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.86, MSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- MSI has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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: 91.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC9.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.04, MSI is doing worse than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, MSI is doing worse than 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. MSI Growth Analysis
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.
- MSI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.90% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.99% in the past year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, MSI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.24% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.07%
EPS Next 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y9.24%
Revenue Next Year9.04%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.74, the valuation of MSI can be described as expensive.
- MSI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MSI is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- MSI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- MSI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.20.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MSI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say MSI is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MSI is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.51 |
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)2.75
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
5. MSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.89, MSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- MSI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MSI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.27%!
- 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 Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
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 (4/29/2026, 3:24:56 PM)
427.25
-7.49 (-1.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Industry Strength91.93
Industry Growth94.41
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners87.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change10.13%
Market Cap71.01B
Revenue(TTM)11.68B
Net Income(TTM)2.15B
Analysts81.05
Price Target502.86 (17.7%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio2.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
Yearly Dividend4.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.27%
DP33.8%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.2 | ||
| P/S | 6.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.03 | ||
| P/B | 29.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.51 |
EPS(TTM)15.4
EY3.6%
EPS(NY)16.95
Fwd EY3.97%
FCF(TTM)15.48
FCFY3.62%
OCF(TTM)17.07
OCFY4%
SpS70.29
BVpS14.5
TBVpS-45.09
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number70.8834 (-83.41%)
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 | 3.86 |
F-Score6
WACC9.62%
ROIC/WACC1.72
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 Year9.04%
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 Year24.94%
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 for MSI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MSI stock?
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) is 27.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 29.46.
Can you provide the financial health for MSI stock?
The financial health rating of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) is 4 / 10.