3M Company (MMM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, 3M Company (MMM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.173x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($574.00 Million) by net assets ($3.31 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See debt-free asset ratio of 3M Company to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
3M Company - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how 3M Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check MMM cash to earnings ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
3M Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of 3M Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Howmet Aerospace Inc
NYSE:HWM
|
0.103x |
|
Glencore plc
MX:GLENN
|
0.089x |
|
Elevance Health Inc
NYSE:ELV
|
0.098x |
|
CSX Corporation
NASDAQ:CSX
|
0.094x |
|
American Tower Corp
NYSE:AMT
|
0.135x |
|
Enterprise Products Partners LP
NYSE:EPD
|
0.048x |
|
Suncor Energy Inc
TO:SU
|
0.053x |
|
Investor AB ser. B
ST:INVE-B
|
0.012x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for 3M Company (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of 3M Company from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see MMM stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.75 Billion | $2.31 Billion | 0.486x | +3.99% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.89 Billion | $1.82 Billion | 0.467x | -65.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.87 Billion | $6.68 Billion | 1.372x | +262.51% |
| 2022-12-31 | $14.77 Billion | $5.59 Billion | 0.379x | -23.23% |
| 2021-12-31 | $15.12 Billion | $7.45 Billion | 0.493x | -21.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | $12.93 Billion | $8.11 Billion | 0.627x | -10.14% |
| 2019-12-31 | $10.13 Billion | $7.07 Billion | 0.698x | +6.79% |
| 2018-12-31 | $9.85 Billion | $6.44 Billion | 0.654x | +21.78% |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.62 Billion | $6.24 Billion | 0.537x | -16.64% |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.34 Billion | $6.66 Billion | 0.644x | +17.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | $11.75 Billion | $6.42 Billion | 0.547x | +8.40% |
| 2014-12-31 | $13.14 Billion | $6.63 Billion | 0.504x | +55.56% |
| 2013-12-31 | $17.95 Billion | $5.82 Billion | 0.324x | +10.32% |
| 2012-12-31 | $18.04 Billion | $5.30 Billion | 0.294x | -11.81% |
| 2011-12-31 | $15.86 Billion | $5.28 Billion | 0.333x | +3.12% |
| 2010-12-31 | $16.02 Billion | $5.17 Billion | 0.323x | -13.03% |
| 2009-12-31 | $13.30 Billion | $4.94 Billion | 0.371x | -19.05% |
| 2008-12-31 | $9.88 Billion | $4.53 Billion | 0.459x | +26.09% |
| 2007-12-31 | $11.75 Billion | $4.28 Billion | 0.364x | -5.59% |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.96 Billion | $3.84 Billion | 0.385x | -8.56% |
| 2005-12-31 | $10.10 Billion | $4.26 Billion | 0.422x | +2.18% |
| 2004-12-31 | $10.38 Billion | $4.28 Billion | 0.413x | -13.77% |
| 2003-12-31 | $7.88 Billion | $3.77 Billion | 0.479x | -4.16% |
| 2002-12-31 | $5.99 Billion | $2.99 Billion | 0.499x | +7.26% |
| 2001-12-31 | $6.61 Billion | $3.08 Billion | 0.465x | +37.61% |
| 2000-12-31 | $6.88 Billion | $2.33 Billion | 0.338x | -25.85% |
| 1999-12-31 | $6.66 Billion | $3.04 Billion | 0.456x | +21.55% |
| 1998-12-31 | $6.33 Billion | $2.37 Billion | 0.375x | +38.30% |
| 1997-12-31 | $6.29 Billion | $1.71 Billion | 0.271x | -18.30% |
| 1996-12-31 | $6.66 Billion | $2.21 Billion | 0.332x | +8.27% |
| 1995-12-31 | $7.37 Billion | $2.26 Billion | 0.307x | +14.41% |
| 1994-12-31 | $7.19 Billion | $1.93 Billion | 0.268x | -16.49% |
| 1993-12-31 | $6.51 Billion | $2.09 Billion | 0.321x | -6.94% |
| 1992-12-31 | $6.60 Billion | $2.28 Billion | 0.345x | +13.75% |
| 1991-12-31 | $6.29 Billion | $1.91 Billion | 0.303x | -10.86% |
| 1990-12-31 | $6.36 Billion | $2.17 Billion | 0.340x | +7.03% |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.38 Billion | $1.71 Billion | 0.318x | -- |
About 3M Company
3M Company provides diversified technology services in the America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment provides industrial abrasives and finishing for metalworking applications; autobody repair solutions; industrial special… Read more