3M CO (MMM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MMM • US88579Y1010

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This MMM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MMM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MMM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MMM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years MMM 4 years were profitable.
  • MMM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MMM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMMM 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

  • MMM has a Return On Assets of 7.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 85.41%, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MMM has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.97%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • MMM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.20%. This is above the industry average of 9.44%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (12.20%) for MMM is below the current ROIC(14.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.86%
ROE 85.41%
ROIC 14.97%
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)6.05%
ROE(3y)10.74%
ROE(5y)22.16%
ROIC(3y)12.2%
ROIC(5y)11.31%
MMM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMMM 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

  • MMM has a Profit Margin of 11.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • MMM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MMM has a better Operating Margin (19.81%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • MMM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 39.71%, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MMM has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.81%
PM (TTM) 11.14%
GM 39.71%
OM growth 3Y37.13%
OM growth 5Y-2.28%
PM growth 3Y-16.13%
PM growth 5Y-5.11%
GM growth 3Y0.43%
GM growth 5Y-3.86%
MMM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMMM 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. MMM Health Analysis

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.
  • MMM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • MMM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MMM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MMM Yearly Shares OutstandingMMM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
MMM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMMM 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

  • MMM has an Altman-Z score of 4.26. This indicates that MMM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.26, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MMM has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.29. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MMM would need 6.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.29, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.34 is on the high side and indicates that MMM has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.34, MMM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.34
Debt/FCF 6.29
Altman-Z 4.26
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC9.86%
MMM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMMM 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

  • MMM has a Current Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that MMM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MMM's Current ratio of 1.59 is amongst the best of the industry. MMM outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • MMM has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that MMM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MMM's Quick ratio of 1.19 is amongst the best of the industry. MMM outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.19
MMM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMMM 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. MMM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.38% over the past year.
  • MMM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.63% yearly.
  • MMM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.08%.
  • MMM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.38%
EPS 3Y-7.24%
EPS 5Y-1.63%
EPS Q2Q%13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.57%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.97%
Sales Q2Q%3.86%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.73% 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 3.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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 Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMMM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B
MMM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMMM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. MMM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MMM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.61.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MMM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MMM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
  • MMM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.47.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MMM is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.75, MMM is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.61
Fwd PE 15.47
MMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MMM is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MMM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MMM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.33
EV/EBITDA 13.2
MMM Per share dataMMM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of MMM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%

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5. MMM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MMM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • MMM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.00.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MMM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MMM decreases each year by -13.05%.
  • MMM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
MMM Yearly Dividends per shareMMM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • MMM pays out 56.62% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP56.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
MMM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMMM 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
MMM Dividend Payout.MMM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MMM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MMM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

3M CO

NYSE:MMM (4/30/2026, 8:05:20 PM)

After market: 146.14 -0.38 (-0.26%)

146.52

+2.65 (+1.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Industry Strength20.5
Industry Growth18.01
Earnings (Last)04-21
Earnings (Next)07-16
Inst Owners76.8%
Inst Owner Change-3.24%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change7.04%
Market Cap76.54B
Revenue(TTM)25.02B
Net Income(TTM)2.79B
Analysts74.17
Price Target173.71 (18.56%)
Short Float %1.53%
Short Ratio2.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%
Yearly Dividend2.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.05%
DP56.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.74%
Min EPS beat(2)0.72%
Max EPS beat(2)6.76%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.54%
Min EPS beat(4)0.72%
Max EPS beat(4)6.76%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.01%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)7.9%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.34%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.31%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.27%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.78%
PT rev (1m)-2.1%
PT rev (3m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.61
Fwd PE 15.47
P/S 3.06
P/FCF 38.33
P/OCF 26.43
P/B 23.46
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.2
EPS(TTM)8.32
EY5.68%
EPS(NY)9.47
Fwd EY6.46%
FCF(TTM)3.82
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)5.54
OCFY3.78%
SpS47.9
BVpS6.25
TBVpS-8.04
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.1948 (-76.66%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.86%
ROE 85.41%
ROCE 18.77%
ROIC 14.97%
ROICexc 17.76%
ROICexgc 26.73%
OM 19.81%
PM (TTM) 11.14%
GM 39.71%
FCFM 7.98%
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)6.05%
ROE(3y)10.74%
ROE(5y)22.16%
ROIC(3y)12.2%
ROIC(5y)11.31%
ROICexc(3y)15.72%
ROICexc(5y)13.97%
ROICexgc(3y)26.65%
ROICexgc(5y)26.23%
ROCE(3y)15.49%
ROCE(5y)14.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y37.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y54.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.34%
OM growth 3Y37.13%
OM growth 5Y-2.28%
PM growth 3Y-16.13%
PM growth 5Y-5.11%
GM growth 3Y0.43%
GM growth 5Y-3.86%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.34
Debt/FCF 6.29
Debt/EBITDA 1.73
Cap/Depr 66.89%
Cap/Sales 3.59%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 45.96%
Profit Quality 71.65%
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 4.26
F-Score6
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC1.52
Cap/Depr(3y)79.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.35%
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)11.38%
EPS 3Y-7.24%
EPS 5Y-1.63%
EPS Q2Q%13.83%
EPS Next Y8.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.57%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.97%
Sales Q2Q%3.86%
Revenue Next Year3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.18%
EBIT growth 3Y34.97%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.13%
EBIT Next Year29.64%
EBIT Next 3Y11.54%
EBIT Next 5Y9.92%
FCF growth 1Y-57.12%
FCF growth 3Y-29.43%
FCF growth 5Y-27.22%
OCF growth 1Y-53.08%
OCF growth 3Y-26.06%
OCF growth 5Y-22.56%

3M CO / MMM Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MMM.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to 3M CO (MMM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of MMM stock?

3M CO (MMM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


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

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of 3M CO (MMM) is expected to grow by 8.07% in the next year.


Is the dividend of 3M CO sustainable?

The dividend rating of 3M CO (MMM) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 56.62%.