MSI
NEUTRAL
$429.23
Live
Motorola Solutions, Inc. · NYSE
Target $505.45
(+17.8%)
$359.36
52W Range
$492.22
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Market cap
$71.34B
P/E
33.67
ROE
104.2%
Profit margin
18.4%
Debt/Equity
4.02
Dividend yield
1.13%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
MSI exhibits a stable financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, though it is heavily burdened by significant leverage. While the company demonstrates operational excellence with a 25-quarter streak of earnings beats and strong operating margins (27.81%), it trades at a massive premium to its Graham Number ($64.59) and Intrinsic Value ($253.72). The exceptional ROE of 104.20% is likely a function of high debt rather than organic efficiency. Consequently, the stock is a high-quality business currently trading at a speculative valuation.
Key Strengths
Exceptional earnings track record with beats in nearly every quarter over the last 6 years
Strong profitability with a 51.80% gross margin and 27.81% operating margin
Consistent double-digit revenue growth (12.30% YoY)
Dominant market position in communication equipment with high analyst confidence
Sustainable dividend payout ratio at 35.14%
Key Risks
Extreme leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.02
Severe overvaluation relative to book value (Price/Book of 29.51)
High PEG ratio (2.38) suggesting the price has outpaced earnings growth
Tight liquidity indicated by a Quick Ratio of 0.82
Significant gap between current market price and growth-based intrinsic value
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$315.5
-26.5% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
58
Moderate
20
75
95
40
60
AI Verdict
Operationally Strong but Financially Overextended
Key drivers: Consistent EPS surprises, High Debt/Equity ratio, Extreme P/B multiple, Strong revenue growth
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E (23.51) is lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is ~560% above Graham Number
- Price/Book of 29.51 is extreme
- PEG ratio > 2.0
Future
75/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 12.3% YoY Revenue growth
- Bullish analyst target price of $505.45
Watchpoints
- Recent Q/Q EPS growth is slightly negative (-4.9%)
Past
95/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 25 consecutive quarters of beating estimates
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+141.9%)
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
40/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stability
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity of 4.02 is a major red flag
- Quick ratio below 1.0
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Conservative payout ratio (35.14%)
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.13%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$429.23
Analyst Target
$505.45
Upside/Downside
+17.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MSI and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-29
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSI
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Primary
|
+141.9% | +50.6% | -0.4% | -0.1% | +0.6% | -2.8% |
|
GLW
Corning Incorporated
Peer
|
+154.6% | +161.6% | +78.8% | +72.4% | -4.9% | -3.7% |
|
NET
Cloudflare, Inc.
Peer
|
+187.4% | +234.6% | +83.1% | -3.8% | +14.0% | -3.2% |
|
TEL
TE Connectivity plc
Peer
|
+132.0% | +96.8% | +57.4% | +45.9% | +6.6% | -2.1% |
|
SNPS
Synopsys, Inc.
Peer
|
+75.3% | +16.6% | -28.9% | -24.2% | -10.6% | -0.9% |
MSI
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+141.9%
3Y
+50.6%
1Y
-0.4%
6M
-0.1%
1M
+0.6%
1W
-2.8%
GLW
Corning Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+154.6%
3Y
+161.6%
1Y
+78.8%
6M
+72.4%
1M
-4.9%
1W
-3.7%
NET
Cloudflare, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+187.4%
3Y
+234.6%
1Y
+83.1%
6M
-3.8%
1M
+14.0%
1W
-3.2%
TEL
TE Connectivity plc
Peer
5Y
+132.0%
3Y
+96.8%
1Y
+57.4%
6M
+45.9%
1M
+6.6%
1W
-2.1%
SNP
Synopsys, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+75.3%
3Y
+16.6%
1Y
-28.9%
6M
-24.2%
1M
-10.6%
1W
-0.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
33.67
Forward P/E
23.51
PEG Ratio
2.38
P/B Ratio
29.51
P/S Ratio
6.11
EV/Revenue
6.82
EV/EBITDA
22.63
Market Cap
$71.34B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
18.44%
Operating Margin
27.81%
Gross Margin
51.8%
ROE
104.2%
ROA
11.39%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+12.3%
Earnings Growth
+8.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+12.26%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+6.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
4.02
High debt
Current Ratio
1.04
Good
Quick Ratio
0.82
Poor
Cash/Share
$7.03
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$3.4B
Gross Margin
52.3%
Op. Margin
26.8%
Net Margin
19.2%
Total Assets
$19.4B
Liabilities
$17.0B
Equity
$2.4B
Debt/Equity
7.04x
Operating CF
$1.3B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$1.1B
FCF Yield
91%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-11
$3.86
+5.2% surprise
2025-10-30
$4.06
+5.5% surprise
2025-08-07
$3.57
+6.2% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing MSI against 597 companies in the Technology sector
(46 bullish, 214 neutral, 337 bearish)
P/E Ratio
33.67
This Stock
vs
80.99
Sector Avg
-58.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
104.2%
This Stock
vs
-31.59%
Sector Avg
-429.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
18.44%
This Stock
vs
-11.8%
Sector Avg
-256.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
4.02
This Stock
vs
0.77
Sector Avg
+420.8%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
12.3%
This Stock
vs
4143.28%
Sector Avg
-99.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.04
This Stock
vs
3.7
Sector Avg
-72.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSI
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $71.34B | 33.67 | 104.2% | 18.4% | $429.23 | |
|
GLW
Corning Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $70.61B | 52.6 | 12.7% | 9.2% | $82.06 | Compare |
|
NET
Cloudflare, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $72.63B | - | -8.2% | -4.7% | $206.34 | Compare |
|
TEL
TE Connectivity plc
|
BULLISH | $69.82B | 38.47 | 14.6% | 10.7% | $237.33 | Compare |
|
SNPS
Synopsys, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $73.17B | 52.61 | 6.5% | 31.0% | $389.83 | Compare |
MSI
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$71.3B
P/E
33.7
ROE
104.2%
Price
$429.23
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | LASHIER MARK E. | Director | Stock Award | 63 | $27,654 |
| 2026-04-02 | MONDRE GREGORY K | Director | Stock Award | 63 | $27,654 |
| 2026-03-13 | BROWN GREGORY Q | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 16,261 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | NAIK RAJAN S. | Officer | Stock Award | 1,549 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | WINKLER JASON J | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 3,031 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | SAPTHARISHI MAHESH | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 3,031 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | NIEWIARA JAMES A. | General Counsel | Stock Award | 1,238 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | MOORE KATHRYN A | Officer | Stock Award | 320 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | MOLLOY JOHN P | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 3,293 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | YAZDI CYNTHIA M. | Officer | Stock Award | 1,245 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | LEAV PETER A | Director | Stock Award | 45 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | MAHER KATHERINE A | Officer | Stock Award | 297 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | BROWN GREGORY Q | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 12,715 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | NAIK RAJAN S. | Officer | Stock Award | 1,283 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | WINKLER JASON J | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,567 | - |
LASHIER MARK E.
Director
2026-04-02
63 shares
·
$27,654
MONDRE GREGORY K
Director
2026-04-02
63 shares
·
$27,654
BROWN GREGORY Q
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-13
16,261 shares
NAIK RAJAN S.
Officer
2026-03-13
1,549 shares
WINKLER JASON J
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-13
3,031 shares
SAPTHARISHI MAHESH
Chief Technology Officer
2026-03-13
3,031 shares
NIEWIARA JAMES A.
General Counsel
2026-03-13
1,238 shares
MOORE KATHRYN A
Officer
2026-03-13
320 shares
MOLLOY JOHN P
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-13
3,293 shares
YAZDI CYNTHIA M.
Officer
2026-03-13
1,245 shares
LEAV PETER A
Director
2026-03-12
45 shares
MAHER KATHERINE A
Officer
2026-03-12
297 shares
BROWN GREGORY Q
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-09
12,715 shares
NAIK RAJAN S.
Officer
2026-03-09
1,283 shares
WINKLER JASON J
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-09
2,567 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
10-K
MSI's 10-K filing dated February 12, 2026, outlines the company's operational framework, focusing on its "solving for safer" initiative and the management of backlog, R&D, and intellectual property. The report includes comprehensive disclosures regarding risk factors and management's analysis of the company's financial condition and results of operations.
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
11 analysts
Truist Securities
2026-03-31
Buy
JP Morgan
2026-02-12
Overweight
Overweight
Piper Sandler
2026-02-12
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-02-12
Overweight
Overweight
Piper Sandler
2026-01-05
Neutral
Overweight
Morgan Stanley
2025-12-17
Equal-Weight
Overweight
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