ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Motorola Solutions's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.67%.
As of today (2026-06-24), Motorola Solutions's WACC % is 7.60%. Motorola Solutions's ROC % is 15.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Motorola Solutions generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Motorola Solutions (WBO:MOSI) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Motorola Solutions's WACC % is 7.60%. Motorola Solutions's ROC % is 15.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Motorola Solutions generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Motorola Solutions ROC % Related Terms
Motorola Solutions ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Motorola Solutions's ROC % 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 (WBO:MOSI) has a ROC % of 11.67% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Motorola Solutions and its competitors.
Is Motorola Solutions' ROC % too high?
Motorola Solutions' current ROC % is 11.67%. The Hardware industry median ROC % is 4.12. Motorola Solutions' value of 11.67% is 183.6% above this industry median. Overall, Motorola Solutions has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorola Solutions' ROC % compare to LITE and HPE?
Motorola Solutions' ROC % of 11.67% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.12. Motorola Solutions' value of 11.67% is 183.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Hardware company?
The median ROC % among Hardware companies is 4.12, based on 2,444 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Motorola Solutions's current ROC % of 11.67% is 183.6% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Motorola Solutions and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Motorola Solutions's current ROC % is 11.67%. 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?
Motorola Solutions (WBO:MOSI) has a current ROC % of 11.67%. The stock's GF Value™ is €405.63, compared to a current price of €345.20 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 11.67% and 183.6% above the Hardware industry median of 4.12. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorola Solutions (WBO:MOSI), the current ROC % is 11.67% 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 (WBO:MOSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motorola Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €345.20 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €405.63.
Key valuation signals for WBO:MOSI:
ROC %: 11.67%
GF Value™: €405.63 vs. price of €345.20 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 183.6% above the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MOSI 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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