Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Motorola Solutions's Research & Development for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS352,358 Mil.
Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,340,360 Mil.
Motorola Solutions (BUE:MSI) Research & Development Explanation
If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.
High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.
Motorola Solutions Research & Development Related Terms
Motorola Solutions Research & Development Historical Data
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* 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 Research & Development Calculation
This is the expense the company spent on research and development.
Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS1,340,360 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Research & Development of ARS1,340,360 Mil mean?
Motorola Solutions (BUE:MSI) has a Research & Development of ARS1,340,360 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Motorola Solutions and its competitors.
Is Motorola Solutions' Research & Development too high?
Motorola Solutions' current Research & Development is ARS1,340,360 Mil. Overall, Motorola Solutions has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorola Solutions' Research & Development compare to LITE and HPE?
Motorola Solutions' Research & Development of ARS1,340,360 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Motorola Solutions and its competitors. Motorola Solutions's current Research & Development is ARS1,340,360 Mil. 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 (BUE:MSI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS35,165.72, compared to a current price of ARS30,960.00 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ARS1,340,360 Mil. Motorola Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorola Solutions (BUE:MSI), the current Research & Development is ARS1,340,360 Mil as of Mar. 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 (BUE:MSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motorola Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS30,960.00 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS35,165.72.
GuruFocus considers Motorola Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:MSI:
Research & Development: ARS1,340,360 Mil
GF Value™: ARS35,165.72 vs. price of ARS30,960.00 (12% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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