Return on Equity (ROE)
Higher than 93% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 1926h ago
Sector Performance
93th percentileMMM
69.1%
Sector Median
12.6%
Sector Avg
-23.6%
Deep Analysis
3M Company (MMM) has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 69.1% as of April 2026.
This places MMM in the 93th percentile of the Industrials sector, which has a median Return on Equity (ROE) of 12.6% and a sector average of -23.6%. MMM's Return on Equity (ROE) is 450.6% above the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about MMM?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
How does MMM's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
MMM's Return on Equity (ROE) of 69.1% compares to a Industrials sector median of 12.6%, placing it in the 93th percentile.
Who are MMM's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Industrials peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: PWR (13.5%), RTX (11.6%), AME (13.9%), SAIA (10.2%), CARR (9.9%).
The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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69.1%
Sector Median
12.6%
Sector Avg
-23.6%
How MMM's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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