3M Co (BUE:MMM) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: ARS1,343.44 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:MMM 3M Co BUE:MMM
57 GF Score
Price ARS24,320.00
GF Value ARS21,510.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is 3M Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

3M Co BUE:MMM -1.50% 57 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS1,343.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:MMM with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS21,510.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

3M Co's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS4,579.463. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is ARS1,343.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, 3M Co's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -4.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -2.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of 3M Co was 20.00% per year. The lowest was -2.50% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.

As of today (2026-07-15), 3M Co's current stock price is ARS24320.00. 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,343.44. 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 18.10.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 3M Co was 31.43. The lowest was 7.03. And the median was 17.18.


3M Co  (BUE:MMM) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=24320.00/1343.44
=18.10

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 3M Co was 31.43. The lowest was 7.03. And the median was 17.18.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


3M Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


3M Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

3M Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

3M Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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3M Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,256.35 1,117.37 1,430.80 1,393.70 1,343.44

BUE:MMM vs HON, VMI, SEB: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


3M Co Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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3M Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, 3M Co's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=4579.463/330.2130*330.2130
=4,579.463

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

3M Co Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 108.298 241.018 148.377
201609 188.147 241.428 257.338
201612 228.917 241.432 313.096
201703 88.295 243.801 119.590
201706 180.270 244.955 243.014
201709 203.778 246.819 272.630
201712 218.100 246.524 292.140
201803 -26.473 249.554 -35.029
201806 316.600 251.989 414.881
201809 541.777 252.439 708.693
201812 549.321 251.233 722.011
201903 218.200 254.202 283.446
201906 473.013 256.143 609.796
201909 802.437 256.759 1,031.999
201912 923.224 256.974 1,186.348
202003 470.190 258.115 601.526
202006 899.363 257.797 1,151.997
202009 1,346.110 260.280 1,707.788
202012 1,458.291 260.474 1,848.732
202103 1,058.590 264.877 1,319.708
202106 1,201.426 271.696 1,460.185
202109 1,276.660 274.310 1,536.837
202112 1,261.722 278.802 1,494.383
202203 548.064 287.504 629.479
202206 780.559 296.311 869.866
202209 1,335.870 296.808 1,486.219
202212 2,147.959 296.797 2,389.795
202303 1,428.417 301.836 1,562.709
202306 2,452.428 305.109 2,654.211
202309 4,750.810 307.789 5,096.931
202312 5,299.441 306.746 5,704.864
202403 2,970.498 312.332 3,140.559
202406 6,068.998 314.175 6,378.808
202409 -17,481.151 315.301 -18,307.913
202412 14,120.766 315.605 14,774.356
202503 -3,065.562 319.799 -3,165.390
202506 -12,759.573 322.561 -13,062.264
202509 19,407.388 324.800 19,730.825
202512 17,978.640 324.054 18,320.344
202603 4,579.463 330.213 4,579.463

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ARS1,343.44 mean?
3M Co (BUE:MMM) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ARS1,343.44 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors.
Is 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
3M Co's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS1,343.44. Overall, 3M Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to HON and VMI?
3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ARS1,343.44 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Conglomerates company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. 3M Co's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS1,343.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 3M Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3M Co (BUE:MMM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS21,510.26, compared to a current price of ARS24,320.00 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS1,343.44. 3M Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 3M Co (BUE:MMM), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ARS1,343.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is 3M Co (BUE:MMM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3M Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS24,320.00 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS21,510.26. GuruFocus considers 3M Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:MMM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: ARS1,343.44
  • GF Value™: ARS21,510.26 vs. price of ARS24,320.00 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:MMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


3M Co Business Description

Address 3M Center, St. Paul, MN, USA, 55144
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
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