MSI

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Motorola Solutions, Inc. · Technology · United States · $79.7B cap · $419.1M/day traded

$485.62 +0.8% · close 26 Oct · scored 27 Oct

StockRank down 1.3 since 24 Oct.

Premium Grower: Strong business with the market behind it, priced at a premium.

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Report expected 5 Nov: the next-year EPS estimate has risen 4.8% over the last 14 weeks.

Quality
68
Value
33
Momentum
68

As of 27 Oct 2026, MoatMap's StockRank for Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) is 73/100, ranked against 24,000+ stocks in 35 markets (Quality 68, Value 33, Momentum 68, each scored against its sector).

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P/E (TTM)
37.9x
peers 26.9x
ROE
91.6%
peers 8.2%
D/E
3.6x
peers 0.2x
Dividend %
1.0%
trailing yield
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Motorola Solutions is a high-quality compounder: it dominates mission-critical radio for police and fire services, has a large installed base with high switching costs, and is building recurring software and video security revenue on top. It is buying back shares and estimates are rising. The business is excellent, but the shares already price in much of that quality, and there is no specific near-term catalyst beyond steady execution.

ABOUT MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

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Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides mission-critical communication solutions and services primarily for public safety and enterprise customers globally, encompassing two-way radios, video surveillance, command center software, and managed services. The company commands a dominant market position in land mobile radio (LMR) and public safety communications, benefiting from high switching costs, proprietary technology, and deep integration into critical workflows. MSI is an indispensable partner for government and enterprise clients, delivering essential tools for safety and operational efficiency.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue9.1B10.0B10.8B11.7B8.6%12.2B13.0B14.2B10.2%
EPS8.1410.239.4512.9316.7%12.7014.9016.3412.4%
Shares167.5M166.2M167.1M165.7M-1.1%165.5M———
Debt6.6B6.5B6.6B9.8B14.2%9.6B———
Equity116.0M724.0M1.7B2.4B174.9%————
Op CF1.8B2.0B2.4B2.8B15.9%3.0B———
Inv CF-1.4B-414.0M-507.0M-5.2B—————
Fin CF-906.0M-1.3B-1.4B1.3B—————
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PRICE (1Y) · USD+3.5%
44445546547548615 Sep6 Oct26 Oct
SMA 50SMA 200

Price checkIn an uptrendExperimental

Above its 200-day average and 2% below its 52-week high.

SwingsCalm

Calmer than 81% of stocks we rank over the past year (26% a year).

How this is worked out

StockRank judges the business. The price check reads only the chart: it is the price side of the Momentum score, in words.

The rules: Still falling is a new 52-week low in the last two weeks, at least 25% below the high. Finding a floor is no new low since. Turning up is 20 or more trading days without a new low, at least 10% off it, and back above a rising 50-day average. In an uptrend is above the 200-day average and within 15% of the high.

In 2,112 US drawdowns since 2001, buying while the price was still falling was followed by a further 20% drop 42% of the time. Waiting for a turn like this one cut that to 33%, at about 7% higher prices and with no better returns. Part of that cut is simply not buying: 13% of falls never turned, and waiting kept those out. Among turns that were bought, 38% still fell another 20%, and 33% of turns were followed by a new low within six months. The benefit was largest in crashes such as 2008 and 2020.

What it measures: day-to-day price moves over the past year, as a yearly figure, ranked against every stock we cover. Very calm under 20% a year, Calm 20 to 30%, Average 30 to 40%, Bumpy 40 to 55%, Very bumpy above that.

What we found: across about 13,500 stocks in 34 markets (2002 to 2025), past swings were a good guide to the next year's, and bumpier stocks fell further. How much further changed too much between eras to put a number on it.

Calm is not safe: a calm stock can still slide steadily.

Rules fixed before any data was fetched. Describes the chart, not a recommendation.

Close
$485.62
RSI (14)
73.6
52-Week Range-1.6% from high
Low $356.42High $493.57

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
68
ROIC
24.1%87.9
ROE
91.6%98.9
GP/Assets
32.9%72.6
Op. Margin
27.4%90.3
FCF/Assets
13.8%88.0
Piotroski
659.5
Int. Cover
7.3x42.3
D/E Ratio
3.58x1.6
Current Ratio
1.10x13.8
Value
33
P/E (TTM)
37.9x36.9
EV/EBITDA
23.6x37.2
P/FCF
29.8x46.9
P/B
29.8x2.2
P/S
6.5x25.0
Div Yield
1.0%42.6
Momentum
68
52W High %
98%98.3
RS 6M
6%67.3
SMA 50/200
1.07x67.1
EPS Rev 4W
+0.4%71.1
EPS Rev 12W
+4.8%76.8
EPS Improve
+53%41.3
Q Growth
9%33.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$79.7B
P/E (Forward)
24.8x
Gross Margin
52.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MSI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MSIMotorola Solutions, Inc.(you)$79.7B73Buy
3308.HKZhongji Innolight Co., Ltd.$112.6B67Buy
300502.SZEoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd.$54.6B65Buy
HPEHewlett Packard Enterprise Company$75.3B89Strong Buy
2345.TWAccton Technology Corporation$30.5B77Buy
NOKIA.HENokia Oyj$46.2B54Hold
UIUbiquiti Inc.$35.6B58Hold
CIENCiena Corporation$45.4B51Hold
ERICTelefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)$34.6B90Strong Buy
601138.SSFoxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd.$145.3B49Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.2% · P/E 26.9x · Gross margin 33.1%

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Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI): Stock Score Summary

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 73/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Motorola Solutions is a high-quality compounder: it dominates mission-critical radio for police and fire services, has a large installed base with high switching costs, and is building recurring software and video security revenue on top. It is buying back shares and estimates are rising. The business is excellent, but the shares already price in much of that quality, and there is no specific near-term catalyst beyond steady execution.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides mission-critical communication solutions and services primarily for public safety and enterprise customers globally, encompassing two-way radios, video surveillance, command center software, and managed services. The company commands a dominant market position in land mobile radio (LMR) and public safety communications, benefiting from high switching costs, proprietary technology, and deep integration into critical workflows. MSI is an indispensable partner for government and enterprise clients, delivering essential tools for safety and operational efficiency.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$485.62
Market Cap$79.7B
P/E (TTM)37.94
P/E (Forward)24.80
Price/Book29.84
Return on Equity91.6%
Return on Invested Capital24.1%
Debt/Equity3.58x
Gross Margin52.1%
Operating Margin27.4%
Revenue Growth13.3%
Dividend Yield1.0%
Free Cash Flow$2.7B

Motorola Solutions, Inc. operates in the Communication Equipment industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Motorola Solutions, Inc.’s (MSI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (33), and Momentum (68), each scored against its sector. The composite is then ranked across MoatMap’s universe of 24,000+ stocks.
Does Motorola Solutions, Inc. have an economic moat?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Motorola Solutions, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Motorola Solutions, Inc. in?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry (United States).