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Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Motorola Solutions Inc stock (MSI) is currently trading at $467.28. Motorola Solutions Inc PE ratio is 36.76. Motorola Solutions Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.69. Analyst consensus price target for MSI is $502.00. WallStSmart rates MSI as Hold.

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Motorola Solutions Inc

NYSETECHNOLOGY
$467.28
$1.83 (-0.39%)
52W$359.36
$490.24
Target$502.00+7.4%

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MSI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI)

Margin of Safety
-60.5%
Significantly Overvalued
MSI Fair Value
$262.35
Graham Formula
Current Price
$467.28
$204.93 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $262.35
Overvalued
Price $467.28
Graham IV $262.35
Analyst $502.00

MSI trades 61% above its Graham fair value of $262.35, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, operating margin. Concerns around price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Return on EquityProfitability
104.20%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $104 in profit

Institutional Own.Quality
88.10%10/10

88.10% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$78.13B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Operating MarginProfitability
27.80%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $28 kept per $100 revenue

Profit MarginProfitability
18.40%8/10

Strong profitability: $18 kept per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

MSI Target Price
$502
17% Upside

Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 4.0/10
Price/BookValuation
32.362/10

Very expensive at 32.4x book value

PEG RatioValuation
2.584/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Price/SalesValuation
6.694/10

Premium valuation at 6.7x annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
8.60%4/10

Modest earnings growth at 8.60%

Revenue GrowthGrowth
12.30%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 12.30% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
36.76
Expensive
Forward P/E
28.09
Premium
Trailing P/E
36.76
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
6.69
Premium

Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 62/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 104.20%, Operating Margin at 27.80%, Profit Margin at 18.40%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.58), Price/Sales (6.69), Price/Book (32.36) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 12.30%, EPS Growth at 8.60%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 104.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 12.30% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Book, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) · TECHNOLOGYCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

The Big Picture

Motorola Solutions Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 11.7B with 12% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 18.4% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 10420.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 1.1B in free cash flow and 1.3B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

High Debt Load

Debt-to-equity ratio of 4.05 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 9.8B is significantly higher than cash (1.2B). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Motorola Solutions Inc.

Bottom Line

Motorola Solutions Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 18.4% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(129 last 3 months)

Total Buys
31
Total Sells
98

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 5:53:13 PM

About Motorola Solutions Inc(MSI)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Country

USA

Motorola Solutions, Inc., is an American data communications and telecommunications equipment provider that succeeded Motorola, Inc., following the spinoff of the mobile phone division into Motorola Mobility in 2011. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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