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3M Co (MMM)

Fair Value
IndustrialsConglomeratesUnited States

Fundamental

58

Price

$164.15

Market Cap

$87.40B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

3M Company provides diversified technology services in the America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment provides industrial abrasives and finishing for metalworking applications; autobody repair solutions; industrial specialty products, such as personal hygiene products, masking, and packaging materials; electrical products and materials for construction and maintenance, power distribution, and electrical original equipment manufacturers; structural adhesives and tapes; respiratory, hearing, eye, and fall protection solutions; and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment provides ceramic solutions; attachment and bonding, films, sound, and temperature management for transportation vehicles; format graphic films for advertising and fleet signage; reflective signage for highway and vehicle safety; light management films and electronics assembly solutions; chip packaging and interconnection solutions; semiconductor production materials; and data center solutions. The Consumer segment offers cleaning products for the home; consumer air quality products; picture hanging accessories; retail abrasives, paint accessories, and safety products; stationery and office products; automotive appearance products; and consumer bandages, tapes, braces, and supports. It serves automotive; commercial solutions; consumer markets; design and construction; electronics; energy; government; manufacturing; safety; transportation industries. The company offers its products through e-commerce and traditional wholesalers, retailers, jobbers, distributors, channel partner, and dealers, as well as directly to users. 3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$25.18B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$3.00B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$1.40B

Total Equity

$4.70B

Total Liabilities

$32.99B

Current Ratio

1.24

Interest Coverage

5.31

Debt/EBITDA

2.22

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseFairly Valued

Fair Value

$139.19

Current Price

$164.15

Margin of Safety

-17.9%

Fair Value Range

$90.47 - $187.91

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$187.71
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$169.47
Earnings multiple (P/E):$99.78
Graham growth formula:$42.11
Earnings power value (EPV):$69.62
Justified P/B:$107.30
Dividend discount (Gordon):$50.26
P/FFO, funds from operations:$141.41
Mid-cycle earnings:$228.99
Revenue multiple:$137.08
Analyst Consensus:Buy (13B / 9H / 2S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+5.83%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

29.16

ROE

69.1%

P/B Ratio

28.68

P/FCF

21.24

Gross Margin

39.4%

ROIC

15.5%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

15.5%

WACC

9.5%

ROIC − WACC

+6.0 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (17)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • ROIC 15.5%
  • Gross Margin 39.4%
  • P/FCF 21.24
  • Operating Margin 18.4%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • ROE 77.1%
  • Analyst Consensus 54% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 4.5%
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.63
  • Share Dilution -2.0%
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

Failed (9)

  • EPS CAGR 0.38%
  • Price CAGR 1.00%
  • P/B Ratio 28.68
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Revenue Growth 5Y -5.0%
  • Net Margin Trend 11.9% vs 16.0%

Unavailable (2)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)

Piotroski F-Score

6/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.63

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-2.0%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. William M. BrownCEO & Chairman62
Mr. Anurag MaheshwariCFO & Executive VP51
Mr. Kevin H. Rhodes J.D.Executive VP, Chief Legal Affairs Officer & Secretary62
Mr. Christian T. Goralski Jr.Group President of Safety & Industrial53
Ms. Wendy A. BauerGroup President of Transportation & Electronics Business Group49
Dr. John P. BanovetzExecutive VP, CTO & Environmental Responsibility57
Mr. Bobby K. GeorgeExecutive Vice President & Chief Information and Digital Officer52
Mr. Chinmay TrivediSenior Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis-
Ms. Jennifer CunninghamExecutive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer-
Mr. Luigi FaltoniManaging Director of 3M Brazil-

Audit Risk

5

Board Risk

7

Compensation Risk

5

Shareholder Rights Risk

4

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-03

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-07-21

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-09-10

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for MMM, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 5/12/2026NEUTRAL
    3M Expands AI Data Center Push With New Optical Connectivity Partnership

    3M Company is participating in a new initiative to establish open standards for AI data center connectivity. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and interoperability within the rapidly growing AI infrastructure sector. Despite the forward-looking nature of this partnership, 3M's stock (MMM) experienced a decline on Tuesday. While the initiative itself suggests a strategic move towards future technologies, the market's immediate reaction indicates a disconnect or other prevailing negative sentiment impacting the stock price.

  • 3/19/2026POSITIVE
    3M Goes Big On Fire Safety With $1.95 Billion Deal

    3M Company has announced a significant strategic move into the fire safety sector, entering into a partnership with Bain Capital to acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95 billion. This substantial investment signals 3M's intent to bolster its presence and offerings in a critical safety market. While the acquisition is expected to enhance 3M's portfolio and potentially drive future revenue growth, investors will be closely monitoring the integration process and its impact on the company's financial performance and earnings outlook. The deal underscores a commitment to expanding its safety solutions business.

  • 3/13/2026NEUTRAL
    Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow Sold Up to $270K Worth of 3M Stock

    Representative Julia Letlow disclosed selling between $15,001 and $270,000 worth of 3M Company stock in a recent transaction. The sales occurred across multiple transactions, with the largest single sale valued at between $50,001 and $100,000. This disclosure pertains to insider trading regulations for members of Congress. While the specific reasons for the sale are not detailed, such transactions can sometimes signal a lack of confidence or a need for liquidity by the insider. Investors typically monitor these trades for potential insights into company performance or executive sentiment, though individual sales may not always reflect broader market trends.

via Markets Gazette