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57.35 (1y: +18%)
Market Cap 15.57 B P/E(ttm) 18.00
Enterprise Value 14.31 B P/B 4.80
MSI- NYSE (USA)
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 1.934
MSI's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
51% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 5.43 vs. MSI: 1.934 )
MSI' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.34   Max: 3.56
Current: 1.93
0.34
3.56
Equity to Asset 0.258
MSI's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
64% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.59 vs. MSI: 0.258 )
MSI' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.26   Max: 0.47
Current: 0.26
0.26
0.47
Interest Coverage 19
MSI's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
62% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 15.20 vs. MSI: 19 )
MSI' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 4   Max: No Debt
Current: 19
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 2.59
M-Score: -2.59
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 14.40
MSI's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
91% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. MSI: 14.40 )
MSI' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -7.9   Max: 14.4
Current: 14.4
-7.9
14.4
Net-margin (%) 10.1
MSI's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 2.50 vs. MSI: 10.1 )
MSI' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -14.1   Max: 14.1
Current: 10.1
-14.1
14.1
ROE (%) 27
MSI's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 4.20 vs. MSI: 27 )
MSI' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -44.6   Max: 27.5
Current: 27
-44.6
27.5
ROA (%) 6.9
MSI's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
82% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 2.20 vs. MSI: 6.9 )
MSI' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -15.2   Max: 12.8
Current: 6.9
-15.2
12.8
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 96.20
MSI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 5.30 vs. MSI: 96.20 )
MSI' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -39.9   Max: 141.7
Current: 96.2
-39.9
141.7
Revenue Growth (%) -18.8
MSI's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked lower than
73% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. MSI: -18.8 )
MSI' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -28.6   Max: 10.4
Current: -18.8
-28.6
10.4
EBITDA Growth (%) 27.9
MSI's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. MSI: 27.9 )
MSI' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -48   Max: 101.1
Current: 27.9
-48
101.1
» MSI's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

MSI Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Joel Greenblatt 30,672 sh (+373.33%)
Leon Cooperman 1,298,500 sh (+189.2%)
Glenn Greenberg 2,202,259 sh (+15.8%)
RS Investment Management 1,416,688 sh (+2%)
George Soros 143,300 sh (unchged)
Jeff Auxier 9,092 sh (unchged)
NWQ Managers Sold Out
Pioneer Investments 516,153 sh (-5.72%)
PRIMECAP Management 3,195,883 sh (-6.67%)
George Soros 2,403,161 sh (-12.13%)
Dodge & Cox 245,167 sh (-38.86%)
Jeremy Grantham 34,034 sh (-55.53%)
Ray Dalio 25,149 sh (-88.98%)
Steven Cohen 16,272 sh (-96.72%)
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Q3 2012

MSI Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Jean-Marie Eveillard 456,130 sh (New)
Jim Simons 14,015 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 68,881 sh (+323.31%)
Ray Dalio 86,649 sh (+244.54%)
RS Investment Management 2,272,025 sh (+60.38%)
Leon Cooperman 2,017,400 sh (+55.36%)
George Soros 2,854,961 sh (+18.8%)
Jeremy Grantham Sold Out
Glenn Greenberg 2,192,002 sh (-0.47%)
PRIMECAP Management 3,165,055 sh (-0.96%)
Pioneer Investments 499,410 sh (-3.24%)
Joel Greenblatt 25,721 sh (-16.14%)
Dodge & Cox 182,390 sh (-25.61%)
Jeff Auxier 5,500 sh (-39.51%)
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Q4 2012

MSI Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Chase Coleman 1,500,000 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 664,820 sh (+865.17%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 855,790 sh (+87.62%)
Joel Greenblatt 30,801 sh (+19.75%)
Glenn Greenberg 2,255,419 sh (+2.89%)
Leon Cooperman 2,060,800 sh (+2.15%)
Ray Dalio Sold Out
Jeff Auxier Sold Out
Jim Simons Sold Out
PRIMECAP Management 3,144,627 sh (-0.65%)
Pioneer Investments 454,204 sh (-9.05%)
RS Investment Management 2,053,603 sh (-9.61%)
George Soros 2,578,166 sh (-9.7%)
Dodge & Cox 108,744 sh (-40.38%)
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Q1 2013

MSI Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Andreas Halvorsen 1,721,400 sh (New)
Jim Simons 78,715 sh (New)
Ray Dalio 23,649 sh (New)
Chris Davis 54,296 sh (New)
Chase Coleman 2,900,000 sh (+93.33%)
Leon Cooperman 2,076,000 sh (+0.74%)
Glenn Greenberg Sold Out
Pioneer Investments 450,234 sh (-0.87%)
PRIMECAP Management 3,052,508 sh (-2.93%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 800,890 sh (-6.42%)
Joel Greenblatt 24,478 sh (-20.53%)
Dodge & Cox 79,838 sh (-26.58%)
RS Investment Management 1,484,310 sh (-27.72%)
George Soros 1,688,690 sh (-34.5%)
Steven Cohen 158,603 sh (-76.14%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with MSI

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Glenn Greenberg 2013-03-31 Sold Out 7.5%$55.68 - $64.03 $ 57.35-5%0
George Soros 2013-03-31 Reduce -34.5%0.59%$55.68 - $64.03 $ 57.35-5%1688690
Joel Greenblatt 2013-03-31 Reduce -20.53%0.02%$55.68 - $64.03 $ 57.35-5%24478
Ray Dalio 2013-03-31 New Buy0.01%$55.68 - $64.03 $ 57.35-5%23649
Dodge & Cox 2013-03-31 Reduce -26.58%$55.68 - $64.03 $ 57.35-5%79838
Glenn Greenberg 2012-12-31 Add 2.89%0.21%$49.77 - $55.18 $ 57.358%2255419
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2012-12-31 Add 87.62%0.08%$49.77 - $55.18 $ 57.358%855790
Ray Dalio 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.06%$49.77 - $55.18 $ 57.358%0
Dodge & Cox 2012-12-31 Reduce -40.38%$49.77 - $55.18 $ 57.358%108744
Leon Cooperman 2012-09-30 Add 55.36%0.71%$45.16 - $51.79 $ 57.3520%2017400
George Soros 2012-09-30 Add 18.8%0.36%$45.16 - $51.79 $ 57.3520%2854961
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2012-09-30 New Buy0.09%$45.16 - $51.79 $ 57.3520%456130
Ray Dalio 2012-09-30 Add 244.54%0.04%$45.16 - $51.79 $ 57.3520%86649
Dodge & Cox 2012-09-30 Reduce -25.61%$45.16 - $51.79 $ 57.3520%182390
Glenn Greenberg 2012-06-30 Add 15.8%1.02%$46.68 - $51.37 $ 57.3518%2202259
Leon Cooperman 2012-06-30 Add 189.2%0.92%$46.68 - $51.37 $ 57.3518%1298500
Ray Dalio 2012-06-30 Reduce -88.98%0.16%$46.68 - $51.37 $ 57.3518%25149
Joel Greenblatt 2012-06-30 Add 373.33%0.09%$46.68 - $51.37 $ 57.3518%30672
Dodge & Cox 2012-06-30 Reduce -38.86%0.01%$46.68 - $51.37 $ 57.3518%245167
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 18.00
MSI's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
62% of the 405 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 19.70 vs. MSI: 18.00 )
MSI' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 5.52   Max: 62.82
Current: 18
5.52
62.82
P/B 4.80
MSI's P/B is ranked lower than
70% of the 561 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.46 vs. MSI: 4.80 )
MSI' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.3   Max: 5.81
Current: 4.8
0.3
5.81
P/S 1.90
MSI's P/S is ranked lower than
51% of the 585 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.06 vs. MSI: 1.90 )
MSI' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.13   Max: 2.11
Current: 1.9
0.13
2.11
PFCF 21.00
MSI's PFCF is ranked higher than
53% of the 382 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 16.49 vs. MSI: 21.00 )
MSI' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 4.55   Max: 136.47
Current: 21
4.55
136.47
EV-to-EBIT 11.6
MSI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
73% of the 372 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 16.56 vs. MSI: 11.6 )
MSI' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 3.3   Max: 122.7
Current: 11.6
3.3
122.7
Shiller P/E 302.8
MSI's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: vs. MSI: 302.8 )
MSI' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 2.41   Max: 724.61
Current: 302.8
2.41
724.61

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 1.80
MSI's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
75% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. MSI: 1.80 )
MSI' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.46   Max: 10.42
Current: 1.8
0.46
10.42
Dividend Payout 0.3163
MSI's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
65% of the 201 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.40 vs. MSI: 0.3163 )
MSI' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.09   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.32
0.09
0.42
Yield on cost (5-Year) 1.80
MSI's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
77% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. MSI: 1.80 )
MSI' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.46   Max: 10.42
Current: 1.8
0.46
10.42
Share Buyback Rate 2.4
MSI's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
98% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. MSI: 2.4 )
MSI' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 2.7   Max: -5
Current: 2.4

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 9.6
MSI's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
57% of the 494 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 7.60 vs. MSI: 9.6 )
MSI' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 1.5   Max: 10.1
Current: 9.6
1.5
10.1
Price/Tangible Book 9
MSI's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
72% of the 511 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.90 vs. MSI: 9 )
MSI' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 9.4
Current: 9
0.9
9.4
Price/DCF (Projected) 2
MSI's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
54% of the 227 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. MSI: 2 )
MSI' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 6.6
Current: 2
0.2
6.6
Price/Median PS Value 3
MSI's Price/Median PS Value is ranked lower than
73% of the 540 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. MSI: 3 )
MSI' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.3   Max: 3
Current: 3
0.3
3
Price/Graham Number 2.9
MSI's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
65% of the 348 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 1.40 vs. MSI: 2.9 )
MSI' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 2.8
Current: 2.9
0.8
2.8
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 8.60
MSI's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
81% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. MSI: 8.60 )
MSI' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 30.2
Current: 8.6
0.8
30.2
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 2.71
MSI's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
84% of the 621 Companies
in the Global Communication Equipment industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. MSI: 2.71 )
MSI' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -16.7   Max: 83.4
Current: 2.71
-16.7
83.4

Business Description

Motorola Solutions Inc. is an organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as the successor to an Illinois corporation organized in 1928. The Company is a provider of mission-critical communication infrastructure, devices, software and services. Its communications-focused products and services help government and enterprise customers improve their operations through increased effectiveness and efficiency of their mobile workforces. The Company's customers benefit from its global footprint and thought leadership. The Company is positioned for success with sales in more than 100 countries, an industry leadership position, an unmatched portfolio of products and services and a strong patent portfolio. The Company reports financial results for two operating segments: Government and Enterprise. The Government segment designs, manufactures, sells, and provides services around voice and data communications systems, devices, security products and applications. These products and services are sold to a wide range of customers, including government, public safety and first responder agencies as well as commercial customers who operate private communications networks and manage a mobile workforce. The Enterprise segment designs, manufactures, sells and provides services around WLAN infrastructure, rugged and enterprise-grade advanced data capture and mobile computing devices, security products and applications. These are sold to a wide range of enterprise customers, including those in retail and hospitality, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, energy and utilities, education and healthcare. The Company's enterprise customers are continuously looking to improve their operational efficiency as well as to increase their sales through superior customer service. The markets in which it operates are highly competitive. Continued evolution in its industry and technology shifts are creating opportunities for established and new competitors. The Company's products and services are sold worldwide to a diverse set of customers, including government and public safety agencies and militaries, as well as retail, utility, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, healthcare and other commercial customers.
Company Website
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Industry: Communication Equipment
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