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3M CO (MMM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

160.34 USD
+0.19 (+0.12%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 7:48:37 PM
160.34 USD
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After Hours: 12/24/2025, 7:48:37 PM
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

MMM had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
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 2015 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.
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.
MMM has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.75%. 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 7.93%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.12%) for MMM is below the current ROIC(14.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.70%, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
MMM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MMM has a better Operating Margin (20.59%) than 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 40.98%, MMM belongs to the top 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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MMM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MMM has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for MMM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MMM is higher compared to a year ago.
MMM Yearly Shares OutstandingMMM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
MMM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMMM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

MMM has an Altman-Z score of 4.31. This indicates that MMM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MMM has a Altman-Z score of 4.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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.
MMM's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.16 is amongst the best of the industry. MMM outperforms 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 4.31
ROIC/WACC1.86
WACC7.93%
MMM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMMM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that MMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MMM has a better Current ratio (1.84) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.05% in the past 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

MMM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.80% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.72%
EPS Next 2Y4.61%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
EPS Next 5Y4.8%
Revenue Next Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
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 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.27, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MMM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MMM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MMM is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, MMM is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.36, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. MMM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.27
Fwd PE 18.36
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.
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 55.17
EV/EBITDA 14.59
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)11.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.61%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MMM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.64, MMM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
MMM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.81%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

45.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MMM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.66%
EPS Next 2Y4.61%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
MMM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMMM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

3M CO

NYSE:MMM (12/24/2025, 7:48:37 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-19 2026-01-19/amc
Inst Owners74.26%
Inst Owner Change-4.93%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap85.18B
Revenue(TTM)24.82B
Net Income(TTM)3.40B
Analysts75.83
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.35%
Short Ratio2.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.81%
Yearly Dividend3.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.82%
DP45.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.73)
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)0.9%
PT rev (3m)7.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.27
Fwd PE 18.36
P/S 3.43
P/FCF 55.17
P/OCF 34.11
P/B 18.4
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.59
EPS(TTM)7.91
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)8.73
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY1.81%
OCF(TTM)4.7
OCFY2.93%
SpS46.73
BVpS8.71
TBVpS-5.49
PEG (NY)11.76
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 4.31
F-Score5
WACC7.93%
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 Y1.72%
EPS Next 2Y4.61%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
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 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for 3M CO?

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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MMM stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for 3M CO (MMM) is 20.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 18.4.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MMM stock?

The dividend rating of 3M CO (MMM) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 45.66%.