Brookfield Business Corp (BBUC)vs3M Company (MMM)
BBUC
Brookfield Business Corp
$26.41
+0.11%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.43B
MMM
3M Company
$164.97
+1.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $83.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Business Corp generates 7% more annual revenue ($26.95B vs $25.18B). MMM leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs -0.2%. MMM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BBUC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
MMM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BBUC.
Margin of Safety
-47.6%
Fair Value
$117.07
Current Price
$164.97
$47.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 45.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 102 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Earnings expanding 32.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of -11.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
2.5% revenue growth
Trading at 28.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBUC
The strongest argument for BBUC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MMM
The strongest argument for MMM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BBUC
The primary concerns for BBUC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 8.41 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MMM
The primary concerns for MMM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 4.25 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBUC profiles as a turnaround stock while MMM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBUC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
MMM is growing revenue faster at 2.5% — sustainability is the question.
MMM generates stronger free cash flow (763M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MMM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 55/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brookfield Business Corp
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Brookfield Business Corporation focuses on healthcare, construction and wastewater services in the United States, Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Brazil. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
3M Company
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
The 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, US health care, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60,000 products under several brands, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, dental and orthodontic products, electrical and electronic connecting and insulating materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films. It is based in Maplewood, a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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