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3M CoXSWX:MMM 51 Days Sales Outstanding is 53.52 as of Jun. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 53.74. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MMM with a GF Score™ of 51/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Conglomerates companies, 3M Co ranks better than 55.45% on this metric.
3M Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,047 Mil. 3M Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF5,195 Mil.
Hence, 3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 53.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for 3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MMM'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.34 Med: 53.74 Max: 64.12
Current: 54.36
During the past 13 years, 3M Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 64.12. The lowest was 48.34. And the median was 53.74.
XSWX:MMM's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 55.45% of 532
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 57.32
vs XSWX:MMM: 54.36
3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (54.40) to Jun. 2026 (53.52).
3M Co (XSWX:MMM) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
3M Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
3M Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
XSWX:MMM vs HON, VMI, GHC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, 3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, 3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (XSWX:MMM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 53.52 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.74. Over the past decade, 3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 48.34 to 64.12. According to the industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #237 out of 532 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is 3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
3M Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 53.52 is near median its 10-year median of 53.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.34 to a high of 64.12. The Conglomerates industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.32. 3M Co's value of 53.52 is 6.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #237 out of 532 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 3M Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3M Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to HON and VMI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #237 out of 532 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts 3M Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.32. 3M Co's value of 53.52 is 6.6% below this benchmark. Historically, 3M Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 48.34 to 64.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.74 vs. the industry median of 57.32, 3M Co has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Conglomerates company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Conglomerates companies is 57.32, based on 532 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 3M Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 53.52 is 6.6% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3M Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 53.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.74. 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?
3M Co (XSWX:MMM) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 53.52. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 53.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.74 and 6.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 57.32. 3M Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 3M Co (XSWX:MMM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 53.52 as of Jun. 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.
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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