3M Company EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
13.98
Enterprise Value
$87.22B
EBITDA (TTM)
$6.24B
Sector
Industrials
How It's Calculated
13.98 = $87.22B ÷ $6.24B
What This Means
3M Company's EV/EBITDA of 14.0 is in a moderate range for Industrials.
About 3M Company
3M Company (MMM) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in Conglomerates. With a market capitalization of about $79.87B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $153.13, within a 52-week range of $139.34 to $177.41 (-13.7% from the high, +9.9% from the low). Beta of 1.09 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 11.1%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For 3M Company, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Industrials. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 13.98x EV/EBITDA, 3M Company (MMM) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $87.22B and EBITDA near $6.24B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the MMM metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, 3M Company's EV/EBITDA of 13.98 can be compared with peers such as CAT (30.45), GE (31.60), RTX (18.07). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- MMM is grouped in the Industrials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.09 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 11.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MMM's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. 3M Company's ratio is about 13.98 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Industrials.
Is 13.98 high or low vs peers?
Among Industrials peers (e.g. GE (31.60), CAT (30.45), ETN (27.85)), MMM's 13.98 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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