3M Company (MMM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
3M Company stock (MMM) is currently trading at $148.05. 3M Company PE ratio is 24.45. 3M Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.10. Analyst consensus price target for MMM is $178.73. WallStSmart rates MMM as Underperform.
- MMM PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- MMM PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- MMM intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- MMM stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- MMM fair value vs current price
- MMM insider transactions and insider buying
- Is MMM undervalued or overvalued?
- 3M Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MMM Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MMM analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MMM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · 3M Company (MMM)
MMM trades 324% above its Graham fair value of $40.80, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
3M Company (MMM) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
3M Company (MMM) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $76 in profit
76.31% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
3M Company (MMM) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -19.90%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 16.4x book value
Revenue growing slowly at 2.00% annually
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.10x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
3M Company (MMM) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.43) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 75.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.10), Price/Book (16.42) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.00%, EPS Growth at -19.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 12.40%, Profit Margin at 13.00%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 75.50% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MMM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MMM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.10x sits near its historical average of 2.83x (64th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 38% below its historical high of 5.01x set in Jan 2018, and 148% above its historical low of 1.25x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for 3M Company (MMM) · INDUSTRIALS › CONGLOMERATES
The Big Picture
3M Company operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 24.9B with 2% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.0% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 75.5% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow and 1.6B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.75 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can 3M Company push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor CONGLOMERATES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact 3M Company.
Bottom Line
3M Company offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About 3M Company(MMM)
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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.