3M Co (HAM:MMM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.90 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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HAM:MMM 3M Co HAM:MMM
69 GF Score
Price €141.80
GF Value €122.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is 3M Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

3M Co HAM:MMM -0.32% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.90 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 6.33. GuruFocus rates HAM:MMM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €122.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 478 Conglomerates companies, 3M Co ranks worse than 94.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), 3M Co's current share price is €141.80. 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.94. 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.90.

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

HAM:MMM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.89   Med: 6.33   Max: 9.54
Current: 7.59

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.

HAM:MMM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.56% of 478 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs HAM:MMM: 7.59

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 €5.412. 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 €17.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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3M Co  (HAM:MMM) 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
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HAM:MMM 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
=141.80/17.94
=7.90

* 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)
=5.412/330.2130*330.2130
=5.412

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

3M Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.514 241.018 23.996
201609 17.780 241.428 24.319
201612 16.360 241.432 22.376
201703 17.204 243.801 23.302
201706 17.286 244.955 23.302
201709 17.109 246.819 22.890
201712 16.425 246.524 22.001
201803 14.995 249.554 19.842
201806 15.125 251.989 19.820
201809 15.083 252.439 19.730
201812 14.934 251.233 19.629
201903 14.897 254.202 19.351
201906 15.512 256.143 19.998
201909 16.898 256.759 21.732
201912 15.746 256.974 20.234
202003 15.965 258.115 20.424
202006 16.737 257.797 21.438
202009 17.486 260.280 22.184
202012 18.307 260.474 23.208
202103 19.939 264.877 24.857
202106 20.724 271.696 25.187
202109 21.329 274.310 25.676
202112 23.286 278.802 27.580
202203 23.823 287.504 27.362
202206 22.823 296.311 25.434
202209 25.728 296.808 28.624
202212 25.303 296.797 28.152
202303 25.900 301.836 28.335
202306 13.039 305.109 14.112
202309 7.926 307.789 8.503
202312 7.977 306.746 8.587
202403 8.090 312.332 8.553
202406 6.622 314.175 6.960
202409 7.680 315.301 8.043
202412 6.801 315.605 7.116
202503 7.673 319.799 7.923
202506 6.983 322.561 7.149
202509 7.423 324.800 7.547
202512 7.572 324.054 7.716
202603 5.412 330.213 5.412

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 7.90 mean?
3M Co (HAM:MMM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.90 as of Jul. 18, 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 #452 out of 478 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is 3M Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
3M Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.90 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 7.90 is 645.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #452 out of 478 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 #452 out of 478 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 7.90 is 645.3% 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 478 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 7.90 is 645.3% 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 7.90, 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 (HAM:MMM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €122.86, compared to a current price of €141.80 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.90, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.33 and 645.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.06. 3M Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 (HAM:MMM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.90 as of Jul. 18, 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 (HAM:MMM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3M Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €141.80 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €122.86. GuruFocus considers 3M Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:MMM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.90 (25% above median its 10-year median of 6.33)
  • GF Value™: €122.86 vs. price of €141.80 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 645.3% above the Conglomerates median (#452 of 478)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM: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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