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3M CO (MMM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MMM - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US88579Y1010 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

150.33  +7.73 (+5.42%)

After market: 149.83 -0.5 (-0.33%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MMM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MMM was compared to 6 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. MMM scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MMM has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B

1.2 Ratios

MMM has a Return On Assets of 10.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
MMM has a better Return On Equity (97.69%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
MMM has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.70%. 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 8.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.12%) for MMM is below the current ROIC(13.70%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.92%
ROE 97.69%
ROIC 13.7%
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

MMM has a better Profit Margin (17.79%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MMM has grown nicely.
MMM has a Operating Margin of 20.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMM outperforms 83.33% 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's Gross Margin of 41.21% is amongst the best of the industry. MMM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MMM has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.46%
PM (TTM) 17.79%
GM 41.21%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MMM is still creating some value.
MMM has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
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 3.82. This indicates that MMM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.82, MMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MMM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.76. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
MMM has a better Debt to Equity ratio (2.76) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.76
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.82
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC8.07%
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 1.66 indicates that MMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MMM's Current ratio of 1.66 is amongst the best of the industry. MMM outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
MMM has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. 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 Quick ratio (1.25) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1.25
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 strongly by -22.67% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.72% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for MMM has decreased by -20.06% in the past year. This is quite bad
MMM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.67%
EPS 3Y-7.61%
EPS 5Y-2.72%
EPS Q2Q%-21.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.22%
Sales Q2Q%-25.15%

3.2 Future

MMM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.41% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MMM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.86%
EPS Next 2Y3.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.56%
EPS Next 5Y5.41%
Revenue Next Year1.35%
Revenue Next 2Y2.11%
Revenue Next 3Y2.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%

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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.12, MMM is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MMM indicates a rather cheap valuation: MMM is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.83. MMM is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.63, the valuation of MMM can be described as rather expensive.
MMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MMM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
MMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 20.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 17.63
MMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MMM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MMM is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.22
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

MMM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MMM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
MMM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.87.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, MMM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.07%

5.2 History

The dividend of MMM decreases each year by -8.81%.
MMM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MMM has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.81%
Div Incr Years33
Div Non Decr Years33
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

MMM pays out 35.38% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.38%
EPS Next 2Y3.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.56%
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 (5/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 149.83 -0.5 (-0.33%)

150.33

+7.73 (+5.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)04-22 2025-04-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Inst Owners69.27%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change4.88%
Market Cap80.90B
Analysts75.65
Price Target152.56 (1.48%)
Short Float %1.91%
Short Ratio2.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.07%
Yearly Dividend3.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.81%
DP35.38%
Div Incr Years33
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-Date02-14 2025-02-14 (0.73)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.75%
Min EPS beat(2)0.09%
Max EPS beat(2)5.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.49%
Min EPS beat(4)0.09%
Max EPS beat(4)13.52%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.58%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.28%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)9.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.4%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.16%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.25%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.49%
PT rev (1m)-4.05%
PT rev (3m)-2.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 17.63
P/S 3.3
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 83.15
P/B 18.12
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.22
EPS(TTM)7.47
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)8.53
Fwd EY5.67%
FCF(TTM)-0.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.81
OCFY1.2%
SpS45.55
BVpS8.29
TBVpS-5.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.92%
ROE 97.69%
ROCE 16.45%
ROIC 13.7%
ROICexc 17.8%
ROICexgc 26.19%
OM 20.46%
PM (TTM) 17.79%
GM 41.21%
FCFM N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.19%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.76
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.97
Cap/Depr 85.2%
Cap/Sales 4.25%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 15.6%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1.25
Altman-Z 3.82
F-Score7
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC1.7
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)-22.67%
EPS 3Y-7.61%
EPS 5Y-2.72%
EPS Q2Q%-21.34%
EPS Next Y-1.86%
EPS Next 2Y3.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.56%
EPS Next 5Y5.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.22%
Sales Q2Q%-25.15%
Revenue Next Year1.35%
Revenue Next 2Y2.11%
Revenue Next 3Y2.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.5%
EBIT Next Year34.75%
EBIT Next 3Y15.33%
EBIT Next 5Y7.34%
FCF growth 1Y-101.7%
FCF growth 3Y-52.23%
FCF growth 5Y-34.69%
OCF growth 1Y-83.38%
OCF growth 3Y-37.51%
OCF growth 5Y-23.78%