3M CO (MMM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MMM - US88579Y1010 - Common Stock
171.21 USD
+2.54 (+1.51%)
Overall MMM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MMM against 7 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MMM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MMM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MMM (9.04%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
MMM has a Return On Equity of 73.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.75%, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MMM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.12%. This is above the industry average of 8.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.75%) for MMM is above the 3 year average (11.12%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.04% | ||
| ROE | 73.49% | ||
| ROIC | 14.75% |
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)6.63%
ROE(3y)0.78%
ROE(5y)16.81%
ROIC(3y)11.12%
ROIC(5y)12.9%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.70%, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MMM has grown nicely.
MMM's Operating Margin of 20.59% is amongst the best of the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MMM has remained more or less at the same level.
MMM has a Gross Margin of 40.98%. This is amongst the best in 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 | 20.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.7% | ||
| GM | 40.98% |
OM growth 3Y-1.29%
OM growth 5Y0.76%
PM growth 3Y0.46%
PM growth 5Y3.85%
GM growth 3Y-4.12%
GM growth 5Y-2.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MMM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MMM has less shares outstanding
MMM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MMM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.40 indicates that MMM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.40, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MMM is 8.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take MMM, 8.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.16, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.56 is on the high side and indicates that MMM has dependencies on debt financing.
MMM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MMM outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.86
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
MMM has a Current Ratio of 1.84. 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 better Current ratio (1.84) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that MMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.40, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MMM have decreased by -9.29% in the last year.
MMM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.72% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MMM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.05% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.29%
EPS 3Y-7.61%
EPS 5Y-2.72%
EPS Q2Q%10.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.12%
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 4.80% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.8%
EPS Next 2Y4.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
EPS Next 5Y4.8%
Revenue Next Year2.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5Y3.73%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.64 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MMM.
MMM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MMM is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
MMM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.62, the valuation of MMM can be described as rather expensive.
MMM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MMM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 33.72, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MMM.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MMM is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 59.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of MMM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)12.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MMM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.79, MMM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, MMM is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
MMM pays out 45.66% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.66%
EPS Next 2Y4.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
NYSE:MMM (11/12/2025, 12:10:44 PM)
171.21
+2.54 (+1.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.88%
Inst Owner Change-2.03%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap91.19B
Revenue(TTM)24.82B
Net Income(TTM)3.40B
Analysts75.83
Price Target173.04 (1.07%)
Short Float %1.35%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
Yearly Dividend3.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.82%
DP45.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.34%
Min EPS beat(2)4.49%
Max EPS beat(2)6.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.05%
Min EPS beat(4)0.09%
Max EPS beat(4)6.18%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.14%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.83%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)8.58%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.2%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.1%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.71%
PT rev (1m)6.7%
PT rev (3m)6.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.62 | ||
| P/S | 3.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 59.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.52 | ||
| P/B | 19.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.33 |
EPS(TTM)7.91
EY4.62%
EPS(NY)8.73
Fwd EY5.1%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY1.69%
OCF(TTM)4.69
OCFY2.74%
SpS46.61
BVpS8.69
TBVpS-5.47
PEG (NY)12.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.04% | ||
| ROE | 73.49% | ||
| ROCE | 17.7% | ||
| ROIC | 14.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.38% | ||
| OM | 20.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.7% | ||
| GM | 40.98% | ||
| FCFM | 6.22% |
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)6.63%
ROE(3y)0.78%
ROE(5y)16.81%
ROIC(3y)11.12%
ROIC(5y)12.9%
ROICexc(3y)13.89%
ROICexc(5y)15.46%
ROICexgc(3y)26.14%
ROICexgc(5y)32.17%
ROCE(3y)13.54%
ROCE(5y)15.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.95%
OM growth 3Y-1.29%
OM growth 5Y0.76%
PM growth 3Y0.46%
PM growth 5Y3.85%
GM growth 3Y-4.12%
GM growth 5Y-2.49%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 39.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 45.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.4 |
F-Score5
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC1.86
Cap/Depr(3y)87.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.29%
EPS 3Y-7.61%
EPS 5Y-2.72%
EPS Q2Q%10.61%
EPS Next Y1.8%
EPS Next 2Y4.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.84%
EPS Next 5Y4.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.12%
Revenue Next Year2.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5Y3.73%
EBIT growth 1Y3.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.5%
EBIT Next Year34.71%
EBIT Next 3Y14.99%
EBIT Next 5Y10.56%
FCF growth 1Y-68.18%
FCF growth 3Y-52.23%
FCF growth 5Y-34.69%
OCF growth 1Y-62.26%
OCF growth 3Y-37.51%
OCF growth 5Y-23.78%
3M CO / MMM FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of 3M CO (MMM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MMM.
Can you provide the valuation status for 3M CO?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MMM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for 3M CO (MMM) is 21.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 19.7.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MMM stock?
The dividend rating of 3M CO (MMM) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 45.66%.