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Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI)

Fair Value
TechnologyCommunication EquipmentUnited States

Fundamental

67

Price

$447.75

Market Cap

$74.82B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides public safety, government, defense, and enterprise security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services. The Products and Systems Integration segment offers a portfolio of infrastructure, devices, accessories, and the implementation and integration of systems, devices, software, and applications for government, including defense, public safety, and enterprise customers who operate private communications systems and video security solutions, as well as manage a mobile workforce. This segment also provides mission critical networks, and video security and access control technologies, including two-way portable and vehicle-mounted radios, video cameras, and accessories; communications network core and central processing software, base stations, consoles, and repeaters; and video analytics, network video management hardware and software, and access control solutions. The Software and Services segment offers public safety and enterprise command center, unified communications applications, mobile video equipment, and video software solutions; repair, technical support, and maintenance services; and monitoring, software updates, and cybersecurity services to government, public safety, and commercial communications networks. It serves hospitality; manufacturing; military and defence; police; air transportation; fire and rescue; stadium; emergency medical services; mining; oil and gas; transportation and logistics; utilities; education; retail; and healthcare industries. The company was formerly known as Motorola, Inc. and changed its name to Motorola Solutions, Inc. in January 2011. Motorola Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$12.24B

Trailing 12 months (through 7/4/2026)

Net Income

$2.13B

Trailing 12 months (through 7/4/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$2.57B

Total Equity

$2.41B

Total Liabilities

$16.96B

Current Ratio

1.10

Interest Coverage

6.93

Debt/EBITDA

2.82

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseFairly Valued

Fair Value

$447.81

Current Price

$447.75

Margin of Safety

0.0%

Fair Value Range

$315.48 - $580.15

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$526.91
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$559.19
Earnings multiple (P/E):$309.07
Graham growth formula:$507.75
Earnings power value (EPV):$153.60
Justified P/B:$221.66
Dividend discount (Gordon):$84.81
P/FFO, funds from operations:$249.34
Mid-cycle earnings:$314.13
Revenue multiple:$373.53
Analyst Consensus:Strong Buy (16B / 4H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+13.37%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

35.14

ROE

89.4%

P/B Ratio

27.62

P/FCF

27.57

Gross Margin

52.0%

ROIC

17.6%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

17.6%

WACC

8.6%

ROIC − WACC

+9.0 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (20)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • Price CAGR 18.85%
  • ROIC 17.6%
  • Gross Margin 52.0%
  • P/FCF 27.57
  • Operating Margin 24.9%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • ROE 85.8%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 9.5%
  • Analyst Consensus 80% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 6.3%
  • PEG Ratio 1.91
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.39
  • Share Dilution -1.1%
  • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

Failed (6)

  • P/B Ratio 27.62
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Net Margin Trend 17.4% vs 19.1%

Unavailable (1)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%

Piotroski F-Score

7/9

Strong financial health

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.39

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-1.1%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Gregory Q. BrownChairman & CEO65
Mr. Jason J. WinklerExecutive VP & CFO51
Mr. John P. MolloyExecutive VP & COO53
Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi Ph.D.Executive VP & CTO46
Dr. Rajan S. Naik Ph.D.Senior Vice President of Strategy & Ventures53
Ms. Katherine A. MaherCorporate VP & Chief Accounting Officer42
Mr. Brian PiotrowskiVice President of Investor Relations-
Mr. James A. NiewiaraSenior VP & General Counsel56
Ms. Kathryn MooreSenior Vice President of Human Resources52
Mr. Michael D. AnnesSenior Vice President of Business Development61

Audit Risk

1

Board Risk

8

Compensation Risk

1

Shareholder Rights Risk

1

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-12

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-08-05

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-09-09

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Income History

via SEC EDGAR

Latest News

Recent headlines for MSI, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 4/17/2026NEUTRAL
    Motorola Bets Big on Next-Gen Public Safety Platform

    Motorola Solutions unveiled its next-generation public safety platform, aiming to enhance communication and data management for emergency services. Despite the significant technological advancement, the company's stock saw no significant movement, trading flat. This suggests that while the innovation is noteworthy, the market is currently absorbing the news against a backdrop of mixed broader market performance. Investors will be watching for adoption rates and revenue impact in upcoming quarters to gauge the platform's true financial contribution.

via Markets Gazette