(MMM) 3M - Ratings and Ratios
Abrasives, Tapes, Films, Respirators, Adhesives
MMM EPS (Earnings per Share)
MMM Revenue
Description: MMM 3M
3M Company (NYSE: MMM) operates a globally diversified technology portfolio across three business segments-Safety & Industrial, Transportation & Electronics, and Consumer-serving markets in the Americas, APAC, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The Safety & Industrial segment supplies abrasive tools, personal-hygiene and packaging materials, electrical construction products, structural adhesives, and a full suite of personal-protective equipment, while the Transportation & Electronics segment focuses on ceramic substrates, bonding and film technologies, reflective signage, semiconductor packaging, and data-center solutions. The Consumer segment markets household cleaners, air-quality devices, office supplies, automotive appearance products, and medical-grade bandages and supports.
Key financial metrics (FY 2023) show total revenue of roughly $35.5 billion, an operating margin near 14 percent, and free-cash-flow generation of about $5 billion, supporting a dividend yield of ~3.5 percent and a five-year average payout growth of 6 percent. 3M’s R&D spend remains around $1.5 billion annually, reflecting its commitment to innovation in high-margin specialty materials.
Primary economic drivers for the company include cyclical construction spending (which fuels demand for adhesives, tapes, and safety gear), automotive production volumes (impacting both the Safety & Industrial and Transportation segments), and the ongoing expansion of data-center capacity (benefiting semiconductor-related products). A sector-wide trend-tightening occupational-safety regulations worldwide-provides a tailwind for 3M’s PPE and respiratory-protection lines.
Given the breadth of its product mix and the modest but steady free-cash-flow conversion, 3M’s valuation is sensitive to macro-level shifts in industrial capital spending and consumer discretionary confidence; any sustained slowdown in these areas would likely compress margins and dividend sustainability.
For a deeper quantitative assessment of 3M’s valuation and risk profile, you may find the analytics on ValueRay worth reviewing.
MMM Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 81,301m |
| Sub-Industry | Industrial Conglomerates |
| IPO / Inception | 1970-01-02 |
MMM Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 67.8% |
| Fundamental | 50.0% |
| Dividend Rating | 19.2% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 0.56% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.84 of 5 |
MMM Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.87% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.45% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -9.06% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 37.5% |
MMM Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 34% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 81% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 10.3% |
| CAGR 5y | 20.97% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.66 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 2.00 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.75 |
| Alpha | -2.26 |
| Beta | 1.108 |
| Volatility | 25.04% |
| Current Volume | 4225.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2421.4k |
| Stop Loss | 150.1 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.56 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (3.94b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.48b TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -15.08pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 22.84% (prev 18.08%; Δ 4.76pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.03 (>3.0%) and CFO -1.00b <= Net Income 3.94b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (10.01b) to EBITDA (7.01b) ratio: 1.43 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.72 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (544.2m) change vs 12m ago -1.91% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 40.65% (prev 42.78%; Δ -2.13pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 60.47% (prev 65.92%; Δ -5.45pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 5.74 (EBITDA TTM 7.01b / Interest Expense TTM 1.01b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 6.18
| (A) 0.15 = (Total Current Assets 13.43b - Total Current Liabilities 7.81b) / Total Assets 37.99b |
| (B) 0.99 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 37.69b / Total Assets 37.99b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 0.99 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.14 = EBIT TTM 5.80b / Avg Total Assets 40.68b |
| (D) 0.97 = Book Value of Equity 32.49b / Total Liabilities 33.64b |
| Total Rating: 6.18 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 49.97
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -2.17% = -1.09 |
| 3. FCF Margin -8.06% = -3.02 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 3.20 = -1.06 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.43 = 1.09 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 15.91)% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 91.40% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -87.00% = -6.52 |
| 9. EPS Trend -58.35% = -2.92 |
What is the price of MMM shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.44%, over one month by +0.60%, over three months by +1.75% and over the past year by +17.07%.
Is 3M a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MMM is around 146.96 USD . This means that MMM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.05%.
Is MMM a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 9
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 5
- Sell: 2
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the MMM price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 163.4 | 5.6% |
| Analysts Target Price | 163.4 | 5.6% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 164.4 | 6.2% |
Last update: 2025-10-18 05:03
MMM Fundamental Data Overview
P/E Trailing = 21.2
P/E Forward = 19.1939
P/S = 3.3046
P/B = 19.716
P/EG = 3.3667
Beta = 1.108
Revenue TTM = 24.60b USD
EBIT TTM = 5.80b USD
EBITDA TTM = 7.01b USD
Long Term Debt = 12.48b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 849.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 13.73b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 10.01b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 91.31b USD (81.30b + Debt 13.73b - CCE 3.71b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.74 (Ebit TTM 5.80b / Interest Expense TTM 1.01b)
FCF Yield = -2.17% (FCF TTM -1.98b / Enterprise Value 91.31b)
FCF Margin = -8.06% (FCF TTM -1.98b / Revenue TTM 24.60b)
Net Margin = 16.01% (Net Income TTM 3.94b / Revenue TTM 24.60b)
Gross Margin = 40.65% ((Revenue TTM 24.60b - Cost of Revenue TTM 14.60b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 41.76% (prev 40.91%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.40 (Enterprise Value 91.31b / Total Assets 37.99b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.71% (Interest Expense 235.0m / Debt 13.73b)
Taxrate = 25.26% (245.0m / 970.0m)
NOPAT = 4.33b (EBIT 5.80b * (1 - 25.26%))
Current Ratio = 1.72 (Total Current Assets 13.43b / Total Current Liabilities 7.81b)
Debt / Equity = 3.20 (Debt 13.73b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 4.29b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.43 (Net Debt 10.01b / EBITDA 7.01b)
Debt / FCF = -5.05 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 10.01b / FCF TTM -1.98b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.31b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 10.37% (Net Income 3.94b / Total Assets 37.99b)
RoE = 91.40% (Net Income TTM 3.94b / Total Stockholder Equity 4.31b)
RoCE = 34.55% (EBIT 5.80b / Capital Employed (Equity 4.31b + L.T.Debt 12.48b))
RoIC = 24.73% (NOPAT 4.33b / Invested Capital 17.52b)
WACC = 8.83% (E(81.30b)/V(95.03b) * Re(10.10%) + D(13.73b)/V(95.03b) * Rd(1.71%) * (1-Tc(0.25)))
Discount Rate = 10.10% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -1.01%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -1.98b)
EPS Correlation: -58.35 | EPS CAGR: -7.67% | SUE: 1.24 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: -87.00 | Revenue CAGR: -10.55% | SUE: 0.32 | # QB: 0
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