Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
3M Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to 3M1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 14.22% | = | 100 | × | 4,570 | ÷ | 32,136 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.33% | = | 100 | × | 5,349 | ÷ | 32,765 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 15.35% | = | 100 | × | 4,858 | ÷ | 31,657 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 16.77% | = | 100 | × | 5,050 | ÷ | 30,109 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.96% | = | 100 | × | 4,833 | ÷ | 30,274 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 15.57% | = | 100 | × | 4,956 | ÷ | 31,821 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 15.09% | = | 100 | × | 4,659 | ÷ | 30,871 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 14.86% | = | 100 | × | 4,444 | ÷ | 29,904 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 14.46% | = | 100 | × | 4,283 | ÷ | 29,611 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.32% | = | 100 | × | 4,085 | ÷ | 26,662 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 13.81% | = | 100 | × | 3,193 | ÷ | 23,123 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 13.69% | = | 100 | × | 3,460 | ÷ | 25,269 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 16.74% | = | 100 | × | 4,096 | ÷ | 24,462 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 16.80% | = | 100 | × | 3,851 | ÷ | 22,923 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 15.11% | = | 100 | × | 3,199 | ÷ | 21,167 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-06), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-21).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
3M Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| 3M Co. | General Electric Co. | Honeywell International Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 14.22% | -5.69% | 16.73% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.33% | -19.69% | 16.18% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 15.35% | -5.11% | 4.08% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 16.77% | 8.00% | 12.24% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.96% | -5.79% | 12.36% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 15.57% | 14.27% | 10.52% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 15.09% | 12.99% | 10.05% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 14.86% | 13.62% | 7.77% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 14.46% | 14.97% | 5.66% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.32% | 11.59% | 6.06% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 13.81% | 10.62% | 6.97% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 13.69% | 15.44% | 7.64% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 16.74% | 22.31% | 7.07% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 16.80% | 20.68% | 6.64% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 15.11% | 17.66% | 5.98% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-06), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-21).
Comparison to Sector (General Industrials)
3M Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (general industrials)
| 3M Co. | General Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 14.22% | 3.67% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.33% | -5.44% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 15.35% | 0.39% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 16.77% | 10.39% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.96% | 1.99% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 15.57% | 13.66% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 15.09% | 12.69% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 14.86% | 12.53% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 14.46% | 12.76% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.32% | 11.06% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 13.81% | 10.37% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 13.69% | 13.55% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 16.74% | 18.13% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 16.80% | 17.27% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 15.11% | 15.00% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-06), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-21).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
3M Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| 3M Co. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 14.22% | 7.36% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.33% | 6.75% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 15.35% | 8.05% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 16.77% | 8.73% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.96% | 7.03% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 15.57% | 9.94% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 15.09% | 9.38% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 14.86% | 8.49% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 14.46% | 9.25% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.32% | 8.41% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 13.81% | 6.88% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 13.69% | 8.79% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 16.74% | 9.97% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 16.80% | 10.26% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 15.11% | 9.24% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-06), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-21).