The Moat Index

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

MSI · Technology · $68.8B mkt cap · FY2025 filings · Narrow moat

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78/ 100
Narrow moat

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Pricing power82

Median gross margin 49.1% over 10y, very stable.

Returns on capital100

Median ROIC 36.0%, above the 9% hurdle in 100% of years.

Balance-sheet safety39

Net debt/EBITDA 2.3x, interest coverage 8x.

Capital discipline79

Owner earnings +16.5%/yr, share count flat.

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale
131% above value
Owner earnings (normalized)
$1.7B
Est. intrinsic value / share
$179.89
Recent price
$415.19
Discount to value
131% above value

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 4% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Moat Score history

Score history begins 2026-07-17. Check back as the record builds.

Scores are logged append-only and never overwritten — this record can't be backfilled, which is exactly why it's worth keeping.

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