(MSI) Motorola Solutions - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US6200763075

Radio, Infrastructure, Video Security, Software, Services

MSI EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of MSI over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 1.95, "2020-12-31": 2.86, "2021-03-31": 1.87, "2021-06-30": 2.07, "2021-09-30": 2.35, "2021-12-31": 2.85, "2022-03-31": 1.7, "2022-06-30": 2.07, "2022-09-30": 3, "2022-12-31": 3.6, "2023-03-31": 2.22, "2023-06-30": 2.65, "2023-09-30": 3.19, "2023-12-31": 3.9, "2024-03-31": 2.81, "2024-06-30": 3.24, "2024-09-30": 3.74, "2024-12-31": 4.04, "2025-03-31": 3.18, "2025-06-30": 3.57,

MSI Revenue

Revenue of MSI over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 1868, 2020-12-31: 2273, 2021-03-31: 1773, 2021-06-30: 1971, 2021-09-30: 2107, 2021-12-31: 2320, 2022-03-31: 1892, 2022-06-30: 2140, 2022-09-30: 2373, 2022-12-31: 2707, 2023-03-31: 2171, 2023-06-30: 2403, 2023-09-30: 2556, 2023-12-31: 2849, 2024-03-31: 2389, 2024-06-30: 2628, 2024-09-30: 2790, 2024-12-31: 3011, 2025-03-31: 2528, 2025-06-30: 2765,

Description: MSI Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions Inc (NYSE:MSI) is a leading provider of public safety and enterprise security solutions, operating globally across various industries, including government, public safety, and commercial sectors. The company is segmented into two main divisions: Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services, offering a comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure, devices, and software solutions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for MSI include revenue growth, operating margin, and return on equity (ROE). With a ROE of 149.56%, MSI demonstrates strong profitability. The companys diversified product and service offerings enable it to cater to a wide range of industries, including hospitality, manufacturing, military and defense, and healthcare. This diversification is a key strength, as it reduces dependence on a single market or customer.

From a financial perspective, MSIs market capitalization stands at approximately $69.4 billion, indicating a significant market presence. The companys forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 28.09, suggesting a reasonable valuation relative to its expected earnings growth. To further evaluate MSIs performance, other relevant KPIs could include its debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and cash flow generation capabilities.

MSIs product and service offerings are designed to address the complex communication and security needs of its customers. The companys focus on public safety and enterprise security solutions positions it for potential growth in areas such as mission-critical communications, video security, and cybersecurity services. As a hyper-rational analyst, its essential to continue monitoring MSIs financials, industry trends, and competitive landscape to identify potential opportunities and risks.

MSI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 79,740m
Sub-Industry Communications Equipment
IPO / Inception 1977-01-03

MSI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 51.3%
Fundamental 77.0%
Dividend Rating 61.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -8.48%
Analyst Rating 4.23 of 5

MSI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.95%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.95%
Annual Growth 5y 8.91%
Payout Consistency 93.5%
Payout Ratio 30.0%

MSI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 94.6%
Growth Correlation 12m -36.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 96%
CAGR 5y 27.50%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 1.29
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 8.11
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.01
Alpha 0.01
Beta 0.837
Volatility 19.48%
Current Volume 1021.5k
Average Volume 20d 796.3k
Stop Loss 462.5 (-3%)
Signal -0.68

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5

Net Income (2.12b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 665.6m TTM)
FCFTA 0.15 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.42pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 29.30% (prev 8.89%; Δ 20.40pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.16 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.61b > Net Income 2.12b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (5.13b) to EBITDA (3.33b) ratio: 1.54 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.73 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (168.8m) change vs 12m ago -0.88% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 51.33% (prev 50.53%; Δ 0.81pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 74.56% (prev 78.10%; Δ -3.53pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 10.44 (EBITDA TTM 3.33b / Interest Expense TTM 287.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.11

(A) 0.20 = (Total Current Assets 7.71b - Total Current Liabilities 4.46b) / Total Assets 16.41b
(B) 0.14 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.33b / Total Assets 16.41b
(C) 0.20 = EBIT TTM 3.00b / Avg Total Assets 14.88b
(D) -0.01 = Book Value of Equity -75.0m / Total Liabilities 14.43b
Total Rating: 3.11 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 76.97

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50
2. FCF Yield 2.82% = 1.41
3. FCF Margin 21.49% = 5.37
4. Debt/Equity 3.99 = -2.02
5. Debt/Ebitda 2.36 = -0.69
6. ROIC - WACC (= 21.37)% = 12.50
7. RoE 127.5% = 2.50
8. Rev. Trend 54.27% = 4.07
9. EPS Trend 46.53% = 2.33

What is the price of MSI shares?

As of September 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 476.84 with a total of 1,021,520 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.00%, over one month by +3.63%, over three months by +17.29% and over the past year by +8.66%.

Is Motorola Solutions a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 76.97 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MSI is around 519.98 USD . This means that MSI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 9.05%.

Is MSI a buy, sell or hold?

Motorola Solutions has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.23. Therefore, it is recommended to buy MSI.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the MSI price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 503.8 5.6%
Analysts Target Price 503.8 5.6%
ValueRay Target Price 578.8 21.4%

Last update: 2025-09-05 04:52

MSI Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 79.74b (79.74b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 3.21b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 38.5362
P/E Forward = 29.3255
P/S = 7.1883
P/B = 40.1407
P/EG = 1.7466
Beta = 0.966
Revenue TTM = 11.09b USD
EBIT TTM = 3.00b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.33b USD
Long Term Debt = 7.66b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 199.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 7.86b USD (Calculated: Short Term 199.0m + Long Term 7.66b)
Net Debt = 5.13b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 84.39b USD (79.74b + Debt 7.86b - CCE 3.21b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 10.44 (Ebit TTM 3.00b / Interest Expense TTM 287.0m)
FCF Yield = 2.82% (FCF TTM 2.38b / Enterprise Value 84.39b)
FCF Margin = 21.49% (FCF TTM 2.38b / Revenue TTM 11.09b)
Net Margin = 19.07% (Net Income TTM 2.12b / Revenue TTM 11.09b)
Gross Margin = 51.33% ((Revenue TTM 11.09b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.40b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -1125 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 84.39b / Book Value Of Equity -75.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.90% (Interest Expense 71.0m / Debt 7.86b)
Taxrate = 19.78% (390.0m / 1.97b)
NOPAT = 2.40b (EBIT 3.00b * (1 - 19.78%))
Current Ratio = 1.73 (Total Current Assets 7.71b / Total Current Liabilities 4.46b)
Debt / Equity = 3.99 (Debt 7.86b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.97b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.36 (Net Debt 5.13b / EBITDA 3.33b)
Debt / FCF = 3.30 (Debt 7.86b / FCF TTM 2.38b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.66b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 12.89% (Net Income 2.12b, Total Assets 16.41b )
RoE = 127.5% (Net Income TTM 2.12b / Total Stockholder Equity 1.66b)
RoCE = 32.15% (Ebit 3.00b / (Equity 1.66b + L.T.Debt 7.66b))
RoIC = 29.72% (NOPAT 2.40b / Invested Capital 8.09b)
WACC = 8.35% (E(79.74b)/V(87.60b) * Re(9.10%)) + (D(7.86b)/V(87.60b) * Rd(0.90%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -58.47 | Cagr: -0.14%
Discount Rate = 9.10% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.59% ; FCFE base≈2.33b ; Y1≈2.67b ; Y5≈3.70b
Fair Price DCF = 316.8 (DCF Value 52.78b / Shares Outstanding 166.6m; 5y FCF grow 16.72% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 46.53 | EPS CAGR: 6.53% | SUE: 2.71 | # QB: 16
Revenue Correlation: 54.27 | Revenue CAGR: 5.72% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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