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.
1. MMM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MMM was profitable.
- In the past year MMM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.61%, MMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- MMM has a better Return On Equity (68.46%) 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.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MMM is above the industry average of 8.00%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.18%) for MMM is below the current ROIC(13.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of MMM (13.03%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- MMM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MMM has a better Operating Margin (19.29%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- MMM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 39.91%, 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 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for MMM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MMM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- MMM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 85.71% 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.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- MMM has a Current Ratio of 1.71. 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 Current ratio of 1.71. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- MMM has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that MMM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of MMM (1.33) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. MMM Growth Analysis
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 6.45% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.27%
EPS Next 2Y8.5%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
EPS Next 5Y6.45%
Revenue Next Year3.57%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
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.
- 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.
4. MMM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MMM.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MMM to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say MMM is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.56, MMM is valued correctly.
- MMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MMM is cheaper than 85.71% 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 22.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.36 | ||
| 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.
- The excellent profitability rating of MMM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.5%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
5. MMM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%, MMM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- MMM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.77. MMM pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- MMM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
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
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y8.5%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
MMM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
144.47
-0.78 (-0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)01-20 2026-01-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners76.21%
Inst Owner Change7.45%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change7.49%
Market Cap76.09B
Revenue(TTM)24.95B
Net Income(TTM)3.25B
Analysts74.17
Price Target178.05 (23.24%)
Short Float %1.6%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
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)0.3%
PT rev (3m)2.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.56 | ||
| P/S | 3.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.67 | ||
| P/B | 16.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)8.06
EY5.58%
EPS(NY)8.73
Fwd EY6.04%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY1.77%
OCF(TTM)4.29
OCFY2.97%
SpS47.37
BVpS9.01
TBVpS-5.27
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number40.43
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
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC1.62
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 Y8.27%
EPS Next 2Y8.5%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
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 Year3.57%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.93%
EBIT growth 3Y34.78%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.22%
EBIT Next Year30.03%
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 8.27% 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%.