3M CO (MMM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:MMM • US88579Y1010

162.25 USD
+6.57 (+4.22%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 02:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MMM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MMM against 7 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. While MMM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MMM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MMM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MMM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • MMM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years MMM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 8.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • MMM has a Return On Equity of 68.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 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.
  • MMM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.18%. This is above the industry average of 8.00%.
  • 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 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 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 13.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • MMM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of MMM (19.29%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • MMM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MMM has a better Gross Margin (39.91%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • MMM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MMM 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

  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MMM (9.33) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • MMM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • MMM's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MMM outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.3
Debt/FCF 9.33
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.65
WACC8.27%
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

  • 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 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that MMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.33, MMM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.33
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.00% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.63% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, MMM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.52% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, MMM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.97% on average per year.
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 Y7.89%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPS Next 5Y5.78%
Revenue Next Year3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.04%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%

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 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 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.13, MMM is valued on the expensive side.
  • 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.18. MMM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.66, the valuation of MMM can be described as rather expensive.
  • 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • MMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.13
Fwd PE 18.66
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MMM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MMM is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 63.85
EV/EBITDA N/A
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • MMM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MMM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.87%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.53, MMM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, MMM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.87%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MMM decreases each year by -8.82%.
  • MMM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.82%
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 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
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

3M CO

NYSE:MMM (2/4/2026, 2:31:06 PM)

162.25

+6.57 (+4.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)01-20
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners74.31%
Inst Owner Change-1.52%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap86.19B
Revenue(TTM)24.95B
Net Income(TTM)3.25B
Analysts75.65
Price Target174.18 (7.35%)
Short Float %1.4%
Short Ratio2.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.87%
Yearly Dividend3.63
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)0.48%
PT rev (3m)0.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.13
Fwd PE 18.66
P/S 3.45
P/FCF 63.85
P/OCF 38.14
P/B 18.16
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)8.06
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)8.7
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY1.57%
OCF(TTM)4.25
OCFY2.62%
SpS46.96
BVpS8.94
TBVpS-5.22
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number40.26
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
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC1.65
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 Y7.89%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
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 Year3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.04%
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 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 4 / 10 to 3M CO (MMM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for 3M CO?

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


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for 3M CO (MMM) is 20.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 18.16.


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 7.89% in the next year.