3M Co (BSP:MMMC34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.92 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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BSP:MMMC34 3M Co BSP:MMMC34
69 GF Score
Price R$216.20
GF Value R$175.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is 3M Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

3M Co BSP:MMMC34 +6.21% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.92 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 6.33. GuruFocus rates BSP:MMMC34 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R$175.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 476 Conglomerates companies, 3M Co ranks worse than 95.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), 3M Co's current share price is R$216.20. 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$27.29. 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:MMMC34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.89   Med: 6.33   Max: 9.54
Current: 8.11

During the past years, 3M Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.54. The lowest was 2.89. And the median was 6.33.

BSP:MMMC34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.17% of 476 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs BSP:MMMC34: 8.11

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

3M Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$8.179. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$27.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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3M Co  (BSP:MMMC34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


3M Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


3M Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

3M Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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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 PB Ratio 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 6.60 6.94 7.17 7.57 6.90

BSP:MMMC34 vs HON, VMI, SEB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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3M Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=216.20/27.29
=7.92

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=8.179/330.2130*330.2130
=8.179

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

3M Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.842 241.018 23.075
201609 16.229 241.428 22.197
201612 14.470 241.432 19.791
201703 14.386 243.801 19.485
201706 16.002 244.955 21.572
201709 15.970 246.819 21.366
201712 16.012 246.524 21.448
201803 15.157 249.554 20.056
201806 16.658 251.989 21.829
201809 18.078 252.439 23.648
201812 16.495 251.233 21.681
201903 16.163 254.202 20.996
201906 16.895 256.143 21.781
201909 19.167 256.759 24.650
201912 17.952 256.974 23.068
202003 21.549 258.115 27.568
202006 24.448 257.797 31.316
202009 27.804 260.280 35.274
202012 28.644 260.474 36.313
202103 33.441 264.877 41.690
202106 31.389 271.696 38.149
202109 33.117 274.310 39.866
202112 37.197 278.802 44.056
202203 32.641 287.504 37.490
202206 30.445 296.311 33.928
202209 33.393 296.808 37.151
202212 35.150 296.797 39.107
202303 36.109 301.836 39.504
202306 17.142 305.109 18.552
202309 10.444 307.789 11.205
202312 10.656 306.746 11.471
202403 10.948 312.332 11.575
202406 9.599 314.175 10.089
202409 11.802 315.301 12.360
202412 10.863 315.605 11.366
202503 11.940 319.799 12.329
202506 11.167 322.561 11.432
202509 11.681 324.800 11.876
202512 12.094 324.054 12.324
202603 8.179 330.213 8.179

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.92 mean?
3M Co (BSP:MMMC34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.92 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 6.33. Over the past decade, 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.89 to 9.54. According to the industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #453 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
3M Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.92 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.89 to a high of 9.54. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. 3M Co's value of 7.92 is 647.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #453 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 3M Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HON and VMI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #453 out of 476 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places 3M Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. 3M Co's value of 7.92 is 647.2% above this benchmark. Historically, 3M Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.89 to 9.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.33 vs. the industry median of 1.06, 3M Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.06, based on 476 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 3M Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.92 is 647.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3M Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.92, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 6.33. 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 (BSP:MMMC34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$175.52, compared to a current price of R$216.20 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.92, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.33 and 647.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.06. 3M Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 3M Co (BSP:MMMC34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.92 as of Jul. 22, 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 (BSP:MMMC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3M Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$216.20 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$175.52. GuruFocus considers 3M Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MMMC34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.92 (25% above median its 10-year median of 6.33)
  • GF Value™: R$175.52 vs. price of R$216.20 (23.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 647.2% above the Conglomerates median (#453 of 476)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MMMC34 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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