3M Co (MEX:MMM) EV-to-EBIT: 19.77 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 38% Above Median

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What is 3M Co EV-to-EBIT?

3M Co MEX:MMM -2.12% 44 EV-to-EBIT is 19.77 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 14.37. GuruFocus rates MEX:MMM with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 456 Conglomerates companies, 3M Co ranks worse than 78.73% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, 3M Co's Enterprise Value is MXN1,694,560 Mil. 3M Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN85,702 Mil. Therefore, 3M Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for 3M Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MMM' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.35   Med: 14.37   Max: 77.66
Current: 21.11

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of 3M Co was 77.66. The lowest was -12.35. And the median was 14.37.

MEX:MMM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
78.73% of 456 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.475 vs MEX:MMM: 21.11

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. 3M Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,655,364 Mil. 3M Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN85,702 Mil. 3M Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.18%.


3M Co  (MEX:MMM) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

3M Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=85701.524/1655363.626
=5.18 %

3M Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,655,364 Mil.
3M Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN85,702 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


3M Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 3M Co's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

3M Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.81 14.59 -5.96 12.48 17.76

3M Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 15.61 17.43 17.76 18.26 0.00

MEX:MMM vs HON, VMI, SEB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, 3M Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, 3M Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 3M Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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3M Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

3M Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1694560.083/85701.524
=19.77

3M Co's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,694,560 Mil.
3M Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN85,702 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 19.77 mean?
3M Co (MEX:MMM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.77 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 14.37. According to the industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #359 out of 456 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is 3M Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
3M Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.77 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 14.37. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.48. 3M Co's value of 19.77 is 72.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #359 out of 456 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 3M Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3M Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to HON and VMI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #359 out of 456 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places 3M Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.48. 3M Co's value of 19.77 is 72.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.37 vs. the industry median of 11.48, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.48, based on 456 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 3M Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.77 is 72.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3M Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.77, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 14.37. 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 (MEX:MMM) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 19.77. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.77, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 14.37 and 72.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 11.48. 3M Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 3M Co (MEX:MMM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.77 as of Jul. 23, 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 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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