Motorola SolutionsMSI +1.36%94 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.16 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 5.41. GuruFocus rates MSI with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $460.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,972 Hardware companies, Motorola Solutions ranks worse than 84.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Motorola Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MSI'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 5.41 Max: 9.68
Current: 7.06
During the past years, Motorola Solutions's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.68. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 5.41.
MSI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 84.84% of 1972
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.48
vs MSI: 7.06
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Motorola Solutions's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.155. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $59.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
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Motorola Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Motorola Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Motorola Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
MSI vs CIEN, LITE, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Motorola Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Motorola Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Motorola Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Motorola Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Motorola Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
Motorola Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.16 mean?
Motorola Solutions (MSI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.16 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Motorola Solutions and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 5.41. Over the past decade, Motorola Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 9.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Motorola Solutions ranks #1673 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Motorola Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Motorola Solutions' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.16 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 5.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 9.68. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.48. Motorola Solutions' value of 7.16 is 383.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Motorola Solutions ranks #1673 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Motorola Solutions has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorola Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CIEN and LITE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Motorola Solutions ranks #1673 out of 1972 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Motorola Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.48. Motorola Solutions' value of 7.16 is 383.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Motorola Solutions' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 9.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.41 vs. the industry median of 1.48, Motorola Solutions has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.48, based on 1,972 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Motorola Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.16 is 383.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Motorola Solutions and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Motorola Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.16, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 5.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Motorola Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motorola Solutions (MSI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $460.07, compared to a current price of $422.88 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.16, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 5.41 and 383.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.48. Motorola Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorola Solutions (MSI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.16 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Motorola Solutions (MSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motorola Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $422.88 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $460.07.
GuruFocus considers Motorola Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MSI:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.16 (32% above median its 10-year median of 5.41)
GF Value™: $460.07 vs. price of $422.88 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 383.8% above the Hardware median (#1673 of 1972)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communications and analytics, primarily serving public safety departments as well as schools, hospitals, and businesses. The bulk of the firm's revenue comes from sales of land mobile radios and radio network infrastructure, but the firm also sells surveillance equipment, dispatch software, and other networking capabilities. Most of Motorola's revenue comes from government agencies, while roughly 25% comes from schools and private businesses. Motorola has customers in over 100 countries and in every state in the United States.
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