3M CO (MMM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MMM • US88579Y1010
Current stock price
152.79 USD
+2.47 (+1.64%)
At close:
153.49 USD
+0.7 (+0.46%)
Pre-Market:
This MMM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MMM Profitability Analysis
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years MMM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MMM has a better Return On Assets (8.61%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of MMM (68.46%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- MMM has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MMM is above the industry average of 9.09%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (13.64%) for MMM is above the 3 year average (12.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.03%, 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 Profit Margin of MMM has declined.
- MMM has a Operating Margin of 19.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- MMM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MMM's Gross Margin of 39.91% is amongst the best of the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MMM has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. MMM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MMM is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MMM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MMM has less shares outstanding
- MMM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MMM has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.33. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MMM would need 9.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MMM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.30 is on the high side and indicates that MMM has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MMM (2.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC10.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.71 indicates that MMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.71, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that MMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.33, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. MMM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MMM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.00%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.63% on average over the past years.
- MMM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.52%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, MMM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.45% on average per year.
- MMM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y6.45%
Revenue Next Year3.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. MMM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.96, the valuation of MMM can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MMM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MMM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.54, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MMM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MMM indicates a rather cheap valuation: MMM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 59.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- MMM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
5. MMM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MMM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.14, MMM pays a better dividend. On top of this MMM pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MMM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MMM decreases each year by -8.82%.
- MMM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
MMM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
152.79
+2.47 (+1.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)01-20 2026-01-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners76.8%
Inst Owner Change-3.62%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change7.04%
Market Cap79.82B
Revenue(TTM)24.95B
Net Income(TTM)3.25B
Analysts74.17
Price Target175.59 (14.92%)
Short Float %1.45%
Short Ratio1.91
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
Yearly Dividend3.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.82%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.78)
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)-1.08%
PT rev (3m)1.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.54 | ||
| P/S | 3.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 59.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.32 | ||
| P/B | 16.81 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)8.06
EY5.28%
EPS(NY)8.71
Fwd EY5.7%
FCF(TTM)2.58
FCFY1.69%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY2.83%
SpS47.76
BVpS9.09
TBVpS-5.31
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number40.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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 Y8.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y6.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.57%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.97%
Sales Q2Q%3.7%
Revenue Next Year3.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.93%
EBIT growth 3Y34.78%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.22%
EBIT Next Year29.64%
EBIT Next 3Y11.54%
EBIT Next 5Y9.38%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of 3M CO (MMM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MMM.
What is the valuation status of 3M CO (MMM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 0%.