Gross Margin
Higher than 73% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 1926h ago
Sector Performance
73th percentileMMM
40.7%
Sector Median
29.0%
Sector Avg
662.6%
Deep Analysis
3M Company (MMM) has a Gross Margin of 40.7% as of April 2026.
This places MMM in the 73th percentile of the Industrials sector, which has a median Gross Margin of 29.0% and a sector average of 662.6%. MMM's Gross Margin is 40.3% above the sector median. In context: Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MMM?
Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.
How is the Gross Margin calculated?
Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.
How does MMM's Gross Margin compare to its sector?
MMM's Gross Margin of 40.7% compares to a Industrials sector median of 29.0%, placing it in the 73th percentile.
Who are MMM's closest peers by Gross Margin?
The closest Industrials peers by Gross Margin include: BLDR (28.3%), BE (30.0%), SAVE (31.3%), AAL (26.0%), CARR (23.3%).
The Formula
Gross Profit / Revenue
Why It Matters
Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.
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40.7%
Sector Median
29.0%
Sector Avg
662.6%
How MMM's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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