NYSE:MOT
$7.96
(1/4 5:58PM)
+2.6%
| Open | $7.88 |
Mkt Cap | $17.9 Billion |
| High | $8.97 |
52Wk High | $9.45 |
| Low | $7.85 |
52Wk Low | $2.98 |
| Volume | 30.3 Million |
Avg Vol 10D | 30.4 Million |
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MOT Revenue
For a long time, value investors have used the current share price relative to sales per share levels as an important valuation tool. We utilize a historical weighted average methodology that treats recent years more importantly in the calculation. When looking at MOT through this framework, we can see that our weighted average historical high and low Price to Sales per share ratios over the last 10 years are 1.46x and 0.76x respectively.
Utilizing this range we can see that MOT’s current Price to Sales per share ratio of 0.76x is significantly below its average levels historically. In fact, with a current price of $7.76, MOT is a full 32% below its average Price to Sales ratio at comparable sales levels. This is a rare occurrence and, when taken in context of the other areas of our analysis, can be a strong positive for our outlook for MOT.
MOT Cash Earnings
When reviewing a company and their prospects for success, it is necessary to analyze their ability to generate positive Cash Earnings. This is a vital component to our analysis, because as a long term investment research firm, there are few factors more closely tied to the valuation of a company as Cash Earnings. In the case of MOT, it appears that either the current estimate for Cash Earnings is negative or MOT is not likely to generate positive Cash Earnings based upon their prior performance in the last several quarters.
Remember that Cash Earnings is not the only way to value a company’s potential, but in our analysis it is the most important. Thus, for our analysis MOT receives a negative score from a Cash perspective. At Ockham, we are fond of saying "Cash is King," and in this case the company is not generating any. If a company is not able to generate a profit then there is no reason to invest in them. Unless of course you believe in the story, and hope it will eventually lead to a profitable enterprise.
MOT Dividends
A positive Ockham rating does not require a company to pay out an inviting dividend or a dividend at all. However, we believe dividends provide a useful measure of a company’s inherent expectations.
News on Earnings Per Share for MOT on Fast Money
Whenever a reliable source like Fast Money talks about earnings or news on earnings, we think it warrants bringing attention to it.
The crowd at The Motley Fool does not like MOT and believes that it will Underperform. At Ockham, we are not advising buying Motorola, Incorporated at the current price level because according to our methodology it is not supported by the fundamentals. When looking at our entire coverage universe and ranking stocks by the attention they receive on RazorWire, it is clear that Motorola, Incorporated has been talked about more than normal recently.
“… pop here for MOTOROLA, it was up 3%. > > this stock has been a form of porn for carl, this has you know what himmed over the last couple of years. > > any way, come on –. …”
Tech Trader Daily-Barron’s: Discussion of Analysts and Motorola, Incorporated
Analysts’ opinions can often carry a lot of weight, especially when they make major news and are covered on Tech Trader Daily-Barron’s.
When looking at our entire coverage universe and ranking stocks by the attention they receive on RazorWire, it is clear that Motorola, Incorporated has been talked about more than normal recently. The crowd at The Motley Fool does not like MOT and believes that it will Underperform. At Ockham, we are not advising buying Motorola, Incorporated at the current price level because according to our methodology it is not supported by the fundamentals.
“… Morgan Stanley analyst Ehud Gelbaum this afternoon launched coverage on both MOTOROLA (MOT) and Palm (PALM), setting an Underweight rating on MOT, but an Overweight on PALM. …”
There is Significant News on MOT:Among the Twenty Most Active Stocks in the News
MOT has been one of the most active stocks in the news today, so investors in it will want to pay attention to what is happening.
A significant sell off of $0.46 is underway right now, so investors in MOT should pay close attention to the news. While bearish sentiment on a stock is not always a bad thing, it is something you need to be aware of. The Motley Fool survey of crowd sentiment shows that many investors believe this stock will underperform. Ranking all stocks in terms of news coverage offers some interesting data. In the case of MOT, it is getting significantly more attention in recent news coverage than we are used to seeing. At the current price, value investors will want to look elsewhere for a buying opportunity as this stock has heated up and is currently Overvalued.
“… MOTOROLA (MOT) improves, but the many versions of Android confuse consumers, and the recovery isn’t as robust as some hope. Dell’s (DELL) smartphones don’t gain traction. …”
Check Out Zero Hedge and News on MOT
The latest news on Zero Hedge in regards to MOT came through on RazorWire recently.
The crowd at The Motley Fool does not like MOT and believes that it will Underperform. Please be aware that MOT is trading off $0.46 today, and is clearly being affected by the latest news. When looking at our entire coverage universe and ranking stocks by the attention they receive on RazorWire, it is clear that Motorola, Incorporated has been talked about more than normal recently. At Ockham, we are not advising buying Motorola, Incorporated at the current price level because according to our methodology it is not supported by the fundamentals.
“… Technology (MOTOROLA, Palm, SunMicro Systems) and financial (Fannie, Freddie, Ambac, E*Trade) also account for 70% of the “10 Brands That Will Disappear in 2010” list based on … …”
MOT News Mentioned on Fast Money Recently
The latest news on Fast Money in regards to MOT came through on RazorWire recently.
A significant sell off of $0.48 is underway right now, so investors in MOT should pay close attention to the news. At the current price, value investors will want to look elsewhere for a buying opportunity as this stock has heated up and is currently Overvalued. Ranking all stocks in terms of news coverage offers some interesting data. In the case of MOT, it is getting significantly more attention in recent news coverage than we are used to seeing. While bearish sentiment on a stock is not always a bad thing, it is something you need to be aware of. The Motley Fool survey of crowd sentiment shows that many investors believe this stock will underperform.
“… The iphone and we’re going to roll into MOTOROLA who could go from nothing into something. > > why sell rimm and go into MOTOROLA. > > …”
Motorola, Incorporated News Appeared on Power Lunch
Staying informed on the news is invaluable for investors, and RazorWire has captured a recently discussion on MOT from Power Lunch.
The crowd at The Motley Fool does not like MOT and believes that it will Underperform. As we analyze the results from RazorWire, one thing we do is rank each stock in terms of amount of news coverage. Recently, MOT has been less covered in the news compared to the rest of our universe of stocks. Please be aware that MOT is trading off $0.51 today, and is clearly being affected by the latest news. At Ockham, we are not advising buying Motorola, Incorporated at the current price level because according to our methodology it is not supported by the fundamentals.
“… Our first category the buy it once, use it anywhere category goes to the MOTOROLA droid as accessory docks. The droid is another iphone wannabe, download apps, do but the $30 … …”
Motorola, Incorporated Was Talked About by Tech Trader Daily-Barron’s
Motorola, Incorporated is one of the thousands of companies that Ockham has news analytics on, and it was recently discussed on Tech Trader Daily-Barron’s.
When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Motorola, Incorporated has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others. Interestingly, overall sentiment looks bearish according to the Motley Fool’s CAPS survey, as most of their users see Motorola, Incorporated underperforming. As of this week’s report, we have an Overvalued valuation on MOT because the price has gotten too high to be justified by the fundamentals. Investors are headed for the exit following today’s news as the stock is trading down $0.48.
“… While everyone is debating over the relative merits of the latest smart phones from Research In Motion (RIMM), MOTOROLA (MOT), Palm (PALM) and Apple (AAPL), phones running … …”
Stay Current on MOT’s News on Tech Trader Daily-Barron’s
The latest news from business television and influential blogs is always available through Ockham’s RazorWire, and this news is in relation to Motorola, Incorporated.
As we analyze the results from RazorWire, one thing we do is rank each stock in terms of amount of news coverage. Recently, MOT has been less covered in the news compared to the rest of our universe of stocks. Please be aware that MOT is trading off $0.44 today, and is clearly being affected by the latest news. The crowd at The Motley Fool does not like MOT and believes that it will Underperform. At Ockham, we are not advising buying Motorola, Incorporated at the current price level because according to our methodology it is not supported by the fundamentals.
“… MOTOROLA (MOT) may be planning to announce a pair of new phones at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, according to Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry. …”
Interested in MOT? See What the Pundits Said on Happy Hour
Staying informed on the news is invaluable for investors, and RazorWire has captured a recently discussion on MOT from Happy Hour.
At the current price, value investors will want to look elsewhere for a buying opportunity as this stock has heated up and is currently Overvalued. While bearish sentiment on a stock is not always a bad thing, it is something you need to be aware of. The Motley Fool survey of crowd sentiment shows that many investors believe this stock will underperform. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; MOT has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs.
“… MOTOROLA droid. > > palm pre, none of them measure up to what apple is able to do in smartphone space because of iphone experience. . …”
See Why Motorola, Incorporated News Was Discussed on Fox Business
As always, the latest news on MOT is available to Ockham clients through RazorWire, and it was mentioned recently on Fox Business.
As we analyze the results from RazorWire, one thing we do is rank each stock in terms of amount of news coverage. Recently, MOT has been less covered in the news compared to the rest of our universe of stocks. At Ockham, we are not advising buying Motorola, Incorporated at the current price level because according to our methodology it is not supported by the fundamentals. The crowd at The Motley Fool does not like MOT and believes that it will Underperform.
“… number two iphone 3g s, we saw a number of smart phones, the MOTOROLA, the palm pre-none of them measured up to what apple does done in the smart phone face because of the itunes … …”