MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC (MSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MSI • US6200763075

482.26 USD
+10.31 (+2.18%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
482.26 USD
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:21:08 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, MSI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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. While showing a medium growth rate, MSI is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MSI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MSI has been profitable.
  • 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 2025 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.11%, MSI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 89.38%, MSI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.51%) than 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 11.10%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
MSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1K -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.44%, MSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MSI has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.31%, MSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MSI has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of MSI (51.66%) is better 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 25.31%
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%
MSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MSI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MSI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MSI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MSI Yearly Shares OutstandingMSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • MSI has an Altman-Z score of 4.08. This indicates that MSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MSI has a better Altman-Z score (4.08) than 72.92% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MSI is 3.56, which is a good value as it means it would take MSI, 3.56 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
  • MSI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.80) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.8
Debt/FCF 3.56
Altman-Z 4.08
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC9.4%
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 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.04, MSI is not doing good in the industry: 85.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that MSI may have some problems paying 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 0.87
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 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.35% 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 14.90% yearly.
  • MSI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.99%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 10.17% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y10.17%
Revenue Next Year8.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y7.04%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.32, MSI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MSI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MSI is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MSI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.25, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MSI.
  • 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 (28.06), we can say MSI is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.32
Fwd PE 29.25
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.
  • MSI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.23
EV/EBITDA 25.38
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)4.45
PEG (5Y)2.1
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.76, 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 1.83, MSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.27%
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

  • MSI pays out 33.80% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of MSI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.8%
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
MSI Dividend Payout.MSI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MSI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

NYSE:MSI (2/27/2026, 8:21:08 PM)

After market: 482.26 0 (0%)

482.26

+10.31 (+2.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners88.29%
Inst Owner Change-1.28%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.55%
Market Cap80.32B
Revenue(TTM)11.68B
Net Income(TTM)2.15B
Analysts82.11
Price Target502.86 (4.27%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio1.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%
Yearly Dividend4.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.27%
DP33.8%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.14%
PT rev (3m)-2.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.32
Fwd PE 29.25
P/S 6.88
P/FCF 31.23
P/OCF 28.31
P/B 33.33
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 25.38
EPS(TTM)15.4
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)16.48
Fwd EY3.42%
FCF(TTM)15.44
FCFY3.2%
OCF(TTM)17.03
OCFY3.53%
SpS70.14
BVpS14.47
TBVpS-45
PEG (NY)4.45
PEG (5Y)2.1
Graham Number70.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.08
F-Score6
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACC1.76
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 Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y10.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.99%
Revenue growth 3Y8.63%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.29%
Revenue Next Year8.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y7.04%
Revenue Next 5Y6.94%
EBIT growth 1Y9.97%
EBIT growth 3Y19.21%
EBIT growth 5Y15.92%
EBIT Next Year21.63%
EBIT Next 3Y9.67%
EBIT Next 5Y8.87%
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 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 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 33.8%.