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
3M Company (MMM) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $4.75 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, 3M Company (MMM) has net assets worth $4.75 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($37.73 Billion) and total liabilities ($32.99 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $4.75 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 12.58% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 0.42% |
| 5-Year Change | -68.6% |
| 10-Year Change | -54.1% |
| Growth Volatility | 18.07 |
3M Company - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how 3M Company's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for 3M Company (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of 3M Company from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.75 Billion | +21.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.89 Billion | -20.01% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.87 Billion | -67.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | $14.77 Billion | -2.30% |
| 2021-12-31 | $15.12 Billion | +16.91% |
| 2020-12-31 | $12.93 Billion | +27.70% |
| 2019-12-31 | $10.13 Billion | +2.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | $9.85 Billion | -15.26% |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.62 Billion | +12.37% |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.34 Billion | -11.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | $11.75 Billion | -10.61% |
| 2014-12-31 | $13.14 Billion | -26.78% |
| 2013-12-31 | $17.95 Billion | -0.51% |
| 2012-12-31 | $18.04 Billion | +13.73% |
| 2011-12-31 | $15.86 Billion | -0.97% |
| 2010-12-31 | $16.02 Billion | +20.41% |
| 2009-12-31 | $13.30 Billion | +34.65% |
| 2008-12-31 | $9.88 Billion | -15.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | $11.75 Billion | +17.95% |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.96 Billion | -1.40% |
| 2005-12-31 | $10.10 Billion | -2.68% |
| 2004-12-31 | $10.38 Billion | +31.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | $7.88 Billion | +31.57% |
| 2002-12-31 | $5.99 Billion | -9.38% |
| 2001-12-31 | $6.61 Billion | -3.84% |
| 2000-12-31 | $6.88 Billion | +3.26% |
| 1999-12-31 | $6.66 Billion | +5.28% |
| 1998-12-31 | $6.33 Billion | +0.62% |
| 1997-12-31 | $6.29 Billion | -5.56% |
| 1996-12-31 | $6.66 Billion | -9.64% |
| 1995-12-31 | $7.37 Billion | +2.40% |
| 1994-12-31 | $7.19 Billion | +10.47% |
| 1993-12-31 | $6.51 Billion | -1.32% |
| 1992-12-31 | $6.60 Billion | +4.86% |
| 1991-12-31 | $6.29 Billion | -1.08% |
| 1990-12-31 | $6.36 Billion | +18.30% |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.38 Billion | -2.47% |
| 1988-12-31 | $5.51 Billion | +8.97% |
| 1987-12-31 | $5.06 Billion | +13.38% |
| 1986-12-31 | $4.46 Billion | +11.35% |
| 1985-12-31 | $4.01 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to 3M Company's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 771.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $38.26 Billion | 813.65% |
| Common Stock | $9.00 Million | 0.19% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-5.07 Billion | -107.81% |
| Total Equity | $4.70 Billion | 100.00% |
3M Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of 3M Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München
PINK:MURGF
|
$78.80 Billion |
|
Delta Electronics Inc
TW:2308
|
$79.20 Billion |
|
Cadence Design Systems Inc
NASDAQ:CDNS
|
$79.29 Billion |
|
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
NYSE:BK
|
$79.57 Billion |
|
EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme
PINK:ESLOF
|
$78.22 Billion |
|
Quanta Services Inc
NYSE:PWR
|
$78.15 Billion |
|
Bank of China Ltd H
PINK:BACHF
|
$77.92 Billion |
|
Ecolab Inc
NYSE:ECL
|
$77.81 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in 3M Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 3,842,000,000 to 4,702,000,000, a change of 860,000,000 (22.4%).
- Net income of 3,250,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,175,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 4,813,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 662,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,936,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $3.25 Billion | +69.12% |
| Dividends Paid | $1.18 Billion | -24.99% |
| Share Repurchases | $4.81 Billion | -102.36% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $662.00 Million | +14.08% |
| Other Changes | $2.94 Billion | +62.44% |
| Total Change | $- | 22.38% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares 3M Company's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 17.09x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 34.06x to 17.09x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $4.38 | $149.06 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $4.87 | $149.06 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $5.54 | $149.06 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $6.09 | $149.06 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $6.05 | $149.06 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $6.91 | $149.06 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $7.17 | $149.06 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $7.53 | $149.06 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $7.50 | $149.06 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $7.86 | $149.06 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $8.12 | $149.06 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $7.37 | $149.06 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $7.07 | $149.06 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $7.27 | $149.06 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $7.74 | $149.06 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $8.17 | $149.06 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $7.61 | $149.06 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $7.58 | $149.06 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $9.91 | $149.06 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $13.03 | $149.06 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $13.38 | $149.06 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $13.09 | $149.06 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $16.05 | $149.06 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $13.97 | $149.06 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $18.06 | $149.06 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $21.59 | $149.06 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $21.45 | $149.06 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $24.99 | $149.06 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $25.23 | $149.06 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $19.80 | $149.06 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $17.94 | $149.06 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $16.64 | $149.06 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $18.87 | $149.06 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $16.27 | $149.06 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $17.20 | $149.06 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $22.10 | $149.06 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $25.71 | $149.06 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $25.94 | $149.06 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $8.68 | $149.06 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $6.96 | $149.06 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $8.72 | $149.06 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently 3M Company utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 69.12%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 13.03%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.66x
- • Equity Multiplier: 8.02x
- Recent ROE (69.12%) is above the historical average (28.12%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 16.57% | 8.46% | 1.19x | 1.64x | $263.20 Million |
| 1986 | 17.45% | 9.06% | 1.17x | 1.65x | $332.70 Million |
| 1987 | 18.14% | 9.74% | 1.17x | 1.59x | $412.00 Million |
| 1988 | 20.93% | 10.91% | 1.19x | 1.62x | $602.60 Million |
| 1989 | 23.13% | 10.38% | 1.23x | 1.82x | $706.20 Million |
| 1990 | 21.41% | 10.05% | 1.18x | 1.81x | $697.00 Million |
| 1991 | 18.34% | 8.65% | 1.20x | 1.76x | $524.70 Million |
| 1992 | 18.73% | 8.90% | 1.16x | 1.81x | $575.80 Million |
| 1993 | 19.39% | 9.01% | 1.15x | 1.87x | $611.80 Million |
| 1994 | 19.63% | 8.77% | 1.12x | 2.00x | $648.60 Million |
| 1995 | 14.18% | 7.25% | 0.95x | 2.06x | $287.60 Million |
| 1996 | 24.28% | 10.72% | 1.07x | 2.13x | $897.60 Million |
| 1997 | 35.79% | 14.07% | 1.14x | 2.23x | $1.53 Billion |
| 1998 | 19.79% | 7.82% | 1.06x | 2.38x | $581.40 Million |
| 1999 | 28.03% | 11.26% | 1.13x | 2.21x | $1.13 Billion |
| 2000 | 27.29% | 10.66% | 1.15x | 2.22x | $1.13 Billion |
| 2001 | 23.50% | 8.89% | 1.10x | 2.40x | $821.40 Million |
| 2002 | 32.94% | 12.09% | 1.07x | 2.56x | $1.37 Billion |
| 2003 | 30.48% | 13.18% | 1.04x | 2.23x | $1.61 Billion |
| 2004 | 28.81% | 14.94% | 0.97x | 2.00x | $1.95 Billion |
| 2005 | 30.26% | 14.86% | 1.03x | 1.97x | $2.11 Billion |
| 2006 | 38.67% | 16.80% | 1.08x | 2.14x | $2.86 Billion |
| 2007 | 34.87% | 16.74% | 0.99x | 2.10x | $2.92 Billion |
| 2008 | 35.02% | 13.69% | 0.99x | 2.59x | $2.47 Billion |
| 2009 | 25.02% | 13.81% | 0.85x | 2.13x | $1.92 Billion |
| 2010 | 26.08% | 15.32% | 0.88x | 1.93x | $2.52 Billion |
| 2011 | 27.78% | 14.46% | 0.94x | 2.05x | $2.74 Billion |
| 2012 | 25.29% | 14.86% | 0.88x | 1.93x | $2.69 Billion |
| 2013 | 26.62% | 15.09% | 0.92x | 1.92x | $2.91 Billion |
| 2014 | 37.81% | 15.57% | 1.02x | 2.39x | $3.65 Billion |
| 2015 | 42.29% | 15.96% | 0.93x | 2.86x | $3.69 Billion |
| 2016 | 49.04% | 16.77% | 0.92x | 3.20x | $4.02 Billion |
| 2017 | 42.01% | 15.35% | 0.83x | 3.29x | $3.70 Billion |
| 2018 | 54.60% | 16.33% | 0.90x | 3.73x | $4.37 Billion |
| 2019 | 45.41% | 14.22% | 0.72x | 4.44x | $3.56 Billion |
| 2020 | 42.35% | 16.93% | 0.68x | 3.68x | $4.16 Billion |
| 2021 | 39.35% | 16.75% | 0.75x | 3.13x | $4.42 Billion |
| 2022 | 39.24% | 16.88% | 0.74x | 3.16x | $4.30 Billion |
| 2023 | -145.52% | -21.40% | 0.65x | 10.52x | $-7.48 Billion |
| 2024 | 108.62% | 16.98% | 0.62x | 10.38x | $3.79 Billion |
| 2025 | 69.12% | 13.03% | 0.66x | 8.02x | $2.78 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares 3M Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Conglomerates
- Average net assets among peers: $104,908,722,791
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -580.34%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3M Company (MMM) | $4.75 Billion | 16.57% | 6.95x | $78.38 Billion |
| American Biltrite Inc (ABLT) | $54.10 Million | 22.74% | 0.53x | $786.16K |
| Agro Capital Management Corp (ACMB) | $-7.15 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.01 Million |
| African Discovery Group Inc (AFDG) | $54.66K | -5848.93% | 8.34x | $87.96 |
| Asahi Kaisei Corp (AHKSY) | $824.45 Billion | 6.51% | 1.18x | $14.57 Billion |
| Ai Holdings Corporation (AIHZF) | $80.51 Billion | 19.48% | 0.17x | $516.06 Million |
| Air T Inc (AIRT) | $21.31 Million | -34.15% | 5.60x | $21.25 Million |
| Alliance Global Group Inc (ALGGY) | $144.01 Billion | 9.65% | 0.89x | $1.28 Billion |
| Alpine 4 Holdings Inc (ALPP) | $-3.86 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $13.53K |
| Alaska Power & Telephone Company (APTL) | $48.02 Million | 21.25% | 1.61x | $538.24K |
| Alliance Recovery Corporation (ARVY) | $-1.81 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $26.21 |