Stock Analysis on Net

3M Co. (NYSE:MMM)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since October 25, 2022.

Total Asset Turnover
since 2005

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3M Co., total asset turnover, long-term trends, calculation

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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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The analysis of the annual financial data reveals several key trends over the period examined. Net sales exhibit an overall upward trajectory, beginning at approximately 21.2 billion US dollars and increasing to over 35.3 billion by the final year. This growth, while not entirely linear, reflects consistent expansion with some fluctuations, particularly notable dips around 2009 and minor slowing during the mid-2010s before further growth towards the end of the period.

Total assets display a steady increase from about 20.5 billion US dollars to over 47 billion by the last recorded year. This indicates a significant buildup of asset base, nearly doubling over the timeframe. The growth in total assets is relatively consistent year-over-year, suggesting ongoing investments or acquisitions contributing to the asset base expansion.

The total asset turnover ratio, which measures the efficiency of asset utilization to generate sales, shows a declining trend overall. Starting slightly above 1.0, it experiences a decline to around 0.75 by the end of the period. This decrease suggests a reduction in how effectively the company uses its assets to drive sales, despite increasing net sales and asset base. Notably, dips in the asset turnover coincide with periods of faster asset growth relative to sales, particularly post-2010, implying that asset growth has outpaced sales growth, possibly due to strategic investments that have yet to yield proportional sales increases.

Net Sales
Exhibited general growth, increasing from 21.2 billion to 35.3 billion US dollars across the period. Growth was steady but with some fluctuations, including a notable decline around the 2009 financial crisis and periods of slower growth in the mid-2010s.
Total Assets
Consistently increased from 20.5 billion to approximately 47 billion US dollars, nearly doubling over the timeframe. This expansion points to increased investment in assets, possibly reflecting capacity expansion, acquisitions, or capitalization of operational resources.
Total Asset Turnover
Showed a declining trend from about 1.03 to 0.75, indicating decreased asset efficiency. The decline suggests that while sales and assets grew, assets grew at a faster rate than sales, reflecting potentially reduced operational efficiency or strategic asset accumulation not immediately contributing to sales.

Comparison to Competitors

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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


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