3M CO (MMM.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:MMM • US88579Y1010

145.2 EUR
-0.04 (-0.03%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 10:47 AM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall MMM gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MMM against 15 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. MMM scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. MMM does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MMM was profitable.
  • MMM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • MMM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • MMM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MMM.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMMM.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MMM (8.61%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 68.46%, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.64%, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MMM is significantly above the industry average of 6.70%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (12.18%) for MMM is below the current ROIC(13.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.61%
ROE 68.46%
ROIC 13.64%
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)6.05%
ROE(3y)10.52%
ROE(5y)22.03%
ROIC(3y)12.18%
ROIC(5y)11.3%
MMM.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMMM.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 100 -100

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.03%, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MMM has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.29%, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MMM has declined.
  • MMM's Gross Margin of 39.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MMM outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MMM has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.29%
PM (TTM) 13.03%
GM 39.92%
OM growth 3Y36.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-16.13%
PM growth 5Y-5.11%
GM growth 3Y0.43%
GM growth 5Y-3.86%
MMM.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMMM.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MMM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MMM has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for MMM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MMM is higher compared to a year ago.
MMM.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingMMM.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
MMM.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMMM.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MMM is 9.33, which is on the high side as it means it would take MMM, 9.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.33, MMM is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.30 is on the high side and indicates that MMM has dependencies on debt financing.
  • MMM's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MMM is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.3
Debt/FCF 9.33
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC8.16%
MMM.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMMM.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.71 indicates that MMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MMM has a better Current ratio (1.71) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • MMM has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that MMM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MMM has a Quick ratio of 1.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MMM outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.33
MMM.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMMM.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.00% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, MMM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.63% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.52% in the past year.
  • MMM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1%
EPS 3Y-7.24%
EPS 5Y-1.63%
EPS Q2Q%8.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.57%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.97%
Sales Q2Q%3.7%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.78% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MMM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.36%
EPS Next 2Y8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
EPS Next 5Y5.78%
Revenue Next Year3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
MMM.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMMM.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B
MMM.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMMM.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.42, the valuation of MMM can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MMM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • MMM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.03.
  • MMM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.77.
  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MMM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.97), we can say MMM is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.42
Fwd PE 19.77
MMM.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMMM.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MMM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 67.96
EV/EBITDA N/A
MMM.DE Per share dataMMM.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MMM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • MMM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MMM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.89%.
  • MMM's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.97.
  • MMM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.89%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MMM decreases each year by -8.82%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
MMM.DE Yearly Dividends per shareMMM.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
MMM.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMMM.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B -6B

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3M CO

FRA:MMM (2/11/2026, 10:47:21 AM)

145.2

-0.04 (-0.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)01-20
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners74.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap77.13B
Revenue(TTM)24.95B
Net Income(TTM)3.25B
Analysts75.65
Price Target147.39 (1.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.89%
Yearly Dividend3.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.82%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.6%
Min EPS beat(2)0.72%
Max EPS beat(2)4.49%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.2%
Min EPS beat(4)0.72%
Max EPS beat(4)6.18%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.76%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)9.27%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.15%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.84%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.71%
PT rev (1m)-0.89%
PT rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.42
Fwd PE 19.77
P/S 3.68
P/FCF 67.96
P/OCF 40.59
P/B 19.33
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)6.78
EY4.67%
EPS(NY)7.34
Fwd EY5.06%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY1.47%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY2.46%
SpS39.48
BVpS7.51
TBVpS-4.39
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.61%
ROE 68.46%
ROCE 17.1%
ROIC 13.64%
ROICexc 17.28%
ROICexgc 26.14%
OM 19.29%
PM (TTM) 13.03%
GM 39.92%
FCFM 5.41%
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)6.05%
ROE(3y)10.52%
ROE(5y)22.03%
ROIC(3y)12.18%
ROIC(5y)11.3%
ROICexc(3y)15.69%
ROICexc(5y)13.95%
ROICexgc(3y)26.61%
ROICexgc(5y)26.21%
ROCE(3y)15.47%
ROCE(5y)14.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y37.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y53.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.26%
OM growth 3Y36.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-16.13%
PM growth 5Y-5.11%
GM growth 3Y0.43%
GM growth 5Y-3.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.3
Debt/FCF 9.33
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 3.65%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 41.54%
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC1.67
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)5.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1%
EPS 3Y-7.24%
EPS 5Y-1.63%
EPS Q2Q%8.93%
EPS Next Y8.36%
EPS Next 2Y8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
EPS Next 5Y5.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.57%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.97%
Sales Q2Q%3.7%
Revenue Next Year3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.93%
EBIT growth 3Y34.78%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.22%
EBIT Next Year31.09%
EBIT Next 3Y12.37%
EBIT Next 5Y10.54%
FCF growth 1Y111.6%
FCF growth 3Y-29.43%
FCF growth 5Y-27.22%
OCF growth 1Y24.24%
OCF growth 3Y-26.06%
OCF growth 5Y-22.56%

3M CO / MMM.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of 3M CO (MMM.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MMM.DE.


What is the valuation status of 3M CO (MMM.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to 3M CO (MMM.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for 3M CO?

3M CO (MMM.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of 3M CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for 3M CO (MMM.DE) is 21.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 19.33.


What is the expected EPS growth for 3M CO (MMM.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of 3M CO (MMM.DE) is expected to grow by 8.36% in the next year.