Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
3M Co., profitability ratios
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | 3M Co. gross profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly deteriorated from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level. |
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | 3M Co. operating profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly deteriorated from 2020 to 2021. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | 3M Co. net profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021. |
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | 3M Co. ROE deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | 3M Co. ROA improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021. |
Gross Profit Margin
3M Co., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Gross profit | 16,560) | 15,579) | 15,000) | 16,083) | 15,656) | |
| Net sales | 35,355) | 32,184) | 32,136) | 32,765) | 31,657) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 46.84% | 48.41% | 46.68% | 49.09% | 49.46% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | 4.84% | -9.78% | 5.83% | — | — | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 26.30% | 25.47% | 27.83% | — | — | |
| Cummins Inc. | 23.71% | 24.70% | 25.37% | — | — | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 32.28% | 30.52% | 32.97% | — | — | |
| General Electric Co. | 24.19% | 17.26% | 23.52% | — | — | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 35.85% | 32.07% | 33.70% | — | — | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 13.52% | 13.23% | 13.99% | — | — | |
| RTX Corp. | 19.40% | 15.08% | 25.93% | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 2021 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 16,560 ÷ 35,355 = 46.84%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | 3M Co. gross profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly deteriorated from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level. |
Operating Profit Margin
3M Co., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Operating income | 7,369) | 7,161) | 6,174) | 7,207) | 7,820) | |
| Net sales | 35,355) | 32,184) | 32,136) | 32,765) | 31,657) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | 20.84% | 22.25% | 19.21% | 22.00% | 24.70% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | -4.66% | -21.95% | -2.58% | — | — | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 14.27% | 11.67% | 16.33% | — | — | |
| Cummins Inc. | 11.27% | 11.45% | 11.45% | — | — | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 15.69% | 11.45% | 13.38% | — | — | |
| General Electric Co. | 8.58% | 5.49% | 12.84% | — | — | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 18.03% | 17.45% | 18.66% | — | — | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 13.61% | 13.22% | 14.29% | — | — | |
| RTX Corp. | 7.70% | -3.34% | 11.64% | — | — | |
| Operating Profit Margin, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 9.24% | 3.47% | 10.96% | — | — | |
| Operating Profit Margin, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 9.86% | 4.69% | 9.74% | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 2021 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 7,369 ÷ 35,355 = 20.84%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | 3M Co. operating profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly deteriorated from 2020 to 2021. |
Net Profit Margin
3M Co., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to 3M | 5,921) | 5,384) | 4,570) | 5,349) | 4,858) | |
| Net sales | 35,355) | 32,184) | 32,136) | 32,765) | 31,657) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 16.75% | 16.73% | 14.22% | 16.33% | 15.35% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | -6.75% | -20.42% | -0.83% | — | — | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 13.47% | 7.68% | 12.00% | — | — | |
| Cummins Inc. | 8.87% | 9.03% | 9.59% | — | — | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 10.92% | 7.90% | 10.34% | — | — | |
| General Electric Co. | -9.17% | 7.81% | -5.69% | — | — | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 16.11% | 14.64% | 16.73% | — | — | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 9.42% | 10.45% | 10.42% | — | — | |
| RTX Corp. | 6.00% | -6.22% | 7.19% | — | — | |
| Net Profit Margin, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 4.03% | 2.24% | 5.28% | — | — | |
| Net Profit Margin, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 6.53% | 1.71% | 4.12% | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 2021 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to 3M ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 5,921 ÷ 35,355 = 16.75%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | 3M Co. net profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021. |
Return on Equity (ROE)
3M Co., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to 3M | 5,921) | 5,384) | 4,570) | 5,349) | 4,858) | |
| Total 3M Company shareholders’ equity | 15,046) | 12,867) | 10,063) | 9,796) | 11,563) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| ROE1 | 39.35% | 41.84% | 45.41% | 54.60% | 42.01% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 39.37% | 19.56% | 41.77% | — | — | |
| Cummins Inc. | 25.15% | 22.19% | 30.11% | — | — | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 13.06% | 9.44% | 13.75% | — | — | |
| General Electric Co. | -16.17% | 16.04% | -17.58% | — | — | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 29.85% | 27.23% | 33.22% | — | — | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 57.62% | 113.60% | 199.23% | — | — | |
| RTX Corp. | 5.29% | -4.88% | 13.25% | — | — | |
| ROE, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 9.31% | 5.37% | 18.85% | — | — | |
| ROE, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 16.89% | 4.68% | 14.46% | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 2021 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net income attributable to 3M ÷ Total 3M Company shareholders’ equity
= 100 × 5,921 ÷ 15,046 = 39.35%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | 3M Co. ROE deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021. |
Return on Assets (ROA)
3M Co., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to 3M | 5,921) | 5,384) | 4,570) | 5,349) | 4,858) | |
| Total assets | 47,072) | 47,344) | 44,659) | 36,500) | 37,987) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| ROA1 | 12.58% | 11.37% | 10.23% | 14.65% | 12.79% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | -3.03% | -7.80% | -0.48% | — | — | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 7.84% | 3.83% | 7.77% | — | — | |
| Cummins Inc. | 8.99% | 7.91% | 11.45% | — | — | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 6.30% | 4.43% | 6.74% | — | — | |
| General Electric Co. | -3.28% | 2.25% | -1.87% | — | — | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 8.60% | 7.40% | 10.47% | — | — | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 12.41% | 13.47% | 13.11% | — | — | |
| RTX Corp. | 2.39% | -2.17% | 3.96% | — | — | |
| ROA, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 2.09% | 1.00% | 2.94% | — | — | |
| ROA, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 3.95% | 0.89% | 2.57% | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 2021 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to 3M ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 5,921 ÷ 47,072 = 12.58%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | 3M Co. ROA improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021. |