Ratios (Summary)
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3M Co., profitability ratios
| Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | Dec 31, 2007 | Dec 31, 2006 | ||
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| Return on Sales | ||||||
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Operating profit margin | % |
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Net profit margin | % |
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| Return on Investment | ||||||
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Return on equity (ROE) | % |
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Return on assets (ROA) | % |
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Source: Based on data from 3M Co. Annual Reports
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | 3M Co.'s operating profit margin improved from 2008 to 2009 and from 2009 to 2010. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | 3M Co.'s net profit margin improved from 2008 to 2009 and from 2009 to 2010. |
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders' equity. | 3M Co.'s ROE deteriorated from 2008 to 2009 but then slightly improved from 2009 to 2010. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | 3M Co.'s ROA deteriorated from 2008 to 2009 but then improved from 2009 to 2010 exceeding 2008 level. |