3M Co PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
30.33
Stock Price
$177.23
EPS (TTM)
$5.63
Forward PE
18.69
How It's Calculated
30.33 = $177.23 ÷ $5.63
What This Means
3M Co's PE ratio of 30.3 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About 3M Co
3M Co (MMM) operates in the Industrial Conglomerates sector, specifically in Industrial Conglomerates. With a market capitalization of about $90.91B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $177.23, within a 52-week range of $139.34 to $184.90 (-4.1% from the high, +27.2% from the low). Beta of 1.01 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 11.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For 3M Co, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Industrial Conglomerates names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrial Conglomerates names on our S&P 100 coverage, 3M Co's PE ratio of 30.33 can be compared with peers such as HON (8.93). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrial Conglomerates stocks.
Key Takeaways
- MMM is grouped in the Industrial Conglomerates sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.01 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 11.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MMM's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for 3M Co. A trailing PE of 30.33 means the market is pricing the stock at 30.33 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Industrial Conglomerates peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 30.33 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Industrial Conglomerates names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as HON (8.93) offer context. MMM's PE of 30.33 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes MMM metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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