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3M CoXSWX:MMM +0.72%50 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MMM with a GF Score™ of 50/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Conglomerates companies, 3M Co ranks better than 84.08% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. 3M Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for 3M Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MMM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.2 Med: 1.2 Max: 3.9
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, 3M Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.90%. The lowest was -0.20%. And the median was 1.20%.
XSWX:MMM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 84.08% of 314
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs XSWX:MMM: 1.20
3M Co (XSWX:MMM) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
3M Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:MMM vs HON, VMI, SEB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, 3M Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, 3M Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 3M Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 mean?
3M Co (XSWX:MMM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for 3M Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #50 out of 314 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is 3M Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
3M Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 is near median its 10-year median of 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #50 out of 314 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 3M Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3M Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HON and VMI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #50 out of 314 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places 3M Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for 3M Co and its competitors. 3M Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.20. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.20. 3M Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 3M Co (XSWX:MMM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 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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