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3M CO (MMM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MMM - US88579Y1010 - Common Stock

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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MMM. MMM was compared to 7 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. MMM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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

In the past year MMM was profitable.
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 0 5B -5B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.04%, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 73.49%, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MMM (14.75%) is better than 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 7.93%.
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 RankSector 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%
MMM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMMM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MMM (13.70%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
MMM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MMM has a Operating Margin of 20.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
MMM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MMM's Gross Margin of 40.98% is amongst the best of the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
MMM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MMM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMMM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MMM is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MMM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MMM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
MMM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MMM Yearly Shares OutstandingMMM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.36 indicates that MMM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.36, 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 8.16. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MMM would need 8.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MMM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.16) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.56 is on the high side and indicates that MMM has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MMM (2.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.56
Debt/FCF 8.16
Altman-Z 4.36
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC7.97%
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 5B 10B 15B

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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.84, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
MMM has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. 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 1.40. This is in the better half of the industry: MMM outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.84
Quick Ratio 1.4
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 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MMM shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.29%.
Measured over the past years, MMM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.72% on average per year.
MMM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.05%.
MMM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.22% yearly.
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

MMM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.80% yearly.
MMM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.72%
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
EPS Next 5Y4.8%
Revenue Next Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.89 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, MMM is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.93, MMM is valued on the expensive side.
MMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MMM is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
MMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.89
Fwd PE 18.93
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

71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MMM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 56.85
EV/EBITDA 15
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)12.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%, MMM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
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 1.92, MMM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%

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

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 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
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 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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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-20 2026-01-20/amc
Inst Owners74.31%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap87.78B
Revenue(TTM)24.82B
Net Income(TTM)3.40B
Analysts75.65
Price Target173.34 (4.9%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%
Yearly Dividend3.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.82%
DP45.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.72%
PT rev (3m)6.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.89
Fwd PE 18.93
P/S 3.54
P/FCF 56.85
P/OCF 35.15
P/B 18.97
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15
EPS(TTM)7.91
EY4.79%
EPS(NY)8.73
Fwd EY5.28%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY1.76%
OCF(TTM)4.7
OCFY2.84%
SpS46.73
BVpS8.71
TBVpS-5.49
PEG (NY)12.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.36
F-Score5
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC1.85
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 Y1.72%
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
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 Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.73%
EBIT growth 1Y3.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.5%
EBIT Next Year35.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.67%
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.


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.


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 20.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 18.97.


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 1.72% in the next year.