3M Company (MMM) — Stock Score Summary

3M Company (MMM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 61/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (45/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. 3M is a legacy industrial conglomerate facing massive, long-term legal liabilities (PFAS and combat earplugs) and stagnant organic growth. It is a complex turnaround story that does not fit our quality compounder criteria.

3M Company is a diversified global technology conglomerate that applies science to create innovative products across industrial, safety, transportation, electronics, healthcare, and consumer markets, including well-known brands like Post-it Notes and Scotch tape. Its competitive moat is built on a vast portfolio of proprietary technologies, strong brand recognition, and extensive global distribution, enabling it to serve diverse end markets. 3M is an industrial leader, consistently innovating new materials and solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$156.39
Market Cap$75.2B
P/E (TTM)29.44
P/E (Forward)16.16
Price/Book24.42
Return on Equity71.5%
Return on Invested Capital18.3%
Debt/Equity396.50
Gross Margin39.7%
Operating Margin23.3%
Revenue Growth1.3%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$2.3B

3M Company operates in the Conglomerates industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M Company’s (MMM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for 3M Company (MMM) is 61/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (32), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does 3M Company have an economic moat?
3M Company (MMM) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is 3M Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for 3M Company (MMM) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 61/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is 3M Company in?
3M Company (MMM) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Conglomerates industry (United States).
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