3M CoFRA:MMM +0.28%70 EV-to-FCF is 46.75 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 163% above its 10-year median of 17.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:MMM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €121.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Conglomerates companies, 3M Co ranks worse than 77.18% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, 3M Co's Enterprise Value is €81,578 Mil.
3M Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,745 Mil. Therefore, 3M Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 46.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for 3M Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MMM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1318.27 Med: 17.75 Max: 141.19
Current: 45.1
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of 3M Co was 141.19. The lowest was -1318.27. And the median was 17.75.
FRA:MMM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 77.18% of 355
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 17.55
vs FRA:MMM: 45.10
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-01), 3M Co's stock price is €142.00.
3M Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.461. Therefore, 3M Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 31.83.
3M Co (FRA:MMM) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
3M Co's share price for today is €142.00.
3M Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.461.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
3M Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
3M Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 3M Co's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, 3M Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, 3M Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 3M Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
3M Co's current Enterprise Value is €81,578 Mil.
3M Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,745 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 (FRA:MMM) has a EV-to-FCF of 46.75 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. This is 163% above median its historical median of 17.75. According to the industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #274 out of 355 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is 3M Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
3M Co's current EV-to-FCF of 46.75 is 163% above median its 10-year median of 17.75. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.55. 3M Co's value of 46.75 is 166.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #274 out of 355 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 3M Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3M Co's EV-to-FCF compare to HON and VMI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #274 out of 355 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places 3M Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.55. 3M Co's value of 46.75 is 166.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.75 vs. the industry median of 17.55, 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-FCF for a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Conglomerates companies is 17.55, based on 355 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 3M Co's current EV-to-FCF of 46.75 is 166.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3M Co's current EV-to-FCF is 46.75, which is 163% above median its own 10-year median of 17.75. 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 (FRA:MMM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €121.31, compared to a current price of €142.00 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 46.75, which is 163% above median its 10-year median of 17.75 and 166.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 17.55. 3M Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 3M Co (FRA:MMM), the current EV-to-FCF is 46.75 as of Jul. 01, 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 (FRA:MMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3M Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €142.00 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €121.31.
GuruFocus considers 3M Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MMM:
EV-to-FCF: 46.75 (163% above median its 10-year median of 17.75)
GF Value™: €121.31 vs. price of €142.00 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 166.4% above the Conglomerates median (#274 of 355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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