Motorola Solutions (MEX:MSI) Total Payout Ratio: 0.77 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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MEX:MSI Motorola Solutions Inc MEX:MSI
91 GF Score
Price MXN7,180.00
GF Value MXN7,537.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Motorola Solutions Total Payout Ratio?

Motorola Solutions MEX:MSI 91 Total Payout Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MSI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN7,537.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Motorola Solutions's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.77.


Motorola Solutions Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Motorola Solutions Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Motorola Solutions's Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Motorola Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.89 0.75 0.52 0.85

Motorola Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.38 0.67 0.48 1.03 0.88

MEX:MSI vs HPE, LITE, CIEN: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Motorola Solutions's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Motorola Solutions's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Motorola Solutions's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Motorola Solutions Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Motorola Solutions's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-20778.578 + 828.262 + -13108.15) / 38892.312
=0.85

Motorola Solutions's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-2236.055 + 0 + -3624.573) / 6636.034
=0.88

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.77 mean?
Motorola Solutions (MEX:MSI) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.77 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Motorola Solutions and its competitors.
Is Motorola Solutions' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Motorola Solutions' current Total Payout Ratio is 0.77. Overall, Motorola Solutions has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorola Solutions' Total Payout Ratio compare to HPE and LITE?
Motorola Solutions' Total Payout Ratio of 0.77 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Motorola Solutions and its competitors. Motorola Solutions's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.77. 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 (MEX:MSI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN7,537.61, compared to a current price of MXN7,180.00 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.77. Motorola Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorola Solutions (MEX:MSI), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 29, 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 (MEX:MSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motorola Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN7,180.00 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN7,537.61. GuruFocus considers Motorola Solutions to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MSI:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.77
  • GF Value™: MXN7,537.61 vs. price of MXN7,180.00 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Motorola Solutions Business Description

Address 500 West Monroe Street, Suite 4400, Chicago, IL, USA, 60661
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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