3M CoXTER:MMM +3.57%70 FCF Margin % is 5.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 15.96. GuruFocus rates XTER:MMM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Conglomerates companies, 3M Co ranks better than 71.3% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. 3M Co's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €302 Mil. 3M Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,216 Mil. Therefore, 3M Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for 3M Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:MMM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6 Med: 15.96 Max: 20.58
Current: 8.11
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of 3M Co was 20.58%. The lowest was 2.60%. And the median was 15.96%.
XTER:MMM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 71.3% of 547
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.59
vs XTER:MMM: 8.11
3M Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
3M Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 3M Co's FCF Margin % 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.
XTER:MMM vs VMI, HON, SEB: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, 3M Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, 3M Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 3M Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (XTER:MMM) has a FCF Margin % of 5.79% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 15.96. Over the past decade, 3M Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 20.58. According to the industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #157 out of 547 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is 3M Co's FCF Margin % too high?
3M Co's current FCF Margin % of 5.79% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 15.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 20.58. The Conglomerates industry median FCF Margin % is 2.59. 3M Co's value of 5.79% is 123.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #157 out of 547 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to VMI and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #157 out of 547 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts 3M Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.59. 3M Co's value of 5.79% is 123.6% above this benchmark. Historically, 3M Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 20.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.96 vs. the industry median of 2.59, 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 FCF Margin % for a Conglomerates company?
The median FCF Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 2.59, based on 547 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 3M Co's current FCF Margin % of 5.79% is 123.6% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3M Co's current FCF Margin % is 5.79%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 15.96. 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 (XTER:MMM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.51, compared to a current price of €148.15 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.79%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 15.96 and 123.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.59. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 3M Co (XTER:MMM), the current FCF Margin % is 5.79% as of Mar. 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 (XTER:MMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3M Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €148.15 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €123.51.
GuruFocus considers 3M Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:MMM:
FCF Margin %: 5.79% (64% below median its 10-year median of 15.96)
GF Value™: €123.51 vs. price of €148.15 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.6% above the Conglomerates median (#157 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER: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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