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3M Co. (NYSE:MMM)
Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
Beginner level
Activity ratios measure how efficiently a company performs day-to-day tasks, such us the collection of receivables and management of inventory.
Long-term Activity Ratios (Summary)
3M Co., long-term (investment) activity ratios
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | ||||||
| Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) | ||||||
| Total asset turnover | ||||||
| Equity turnover |
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).
| Long-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | 3M Co.’s net fixed asset turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets (including operating lease, right-of-use asset). | 3M Co.’s net fixed asset turnover ratio (with operating lease, right-of-use asset) improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | 3M Co.’s total asset turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders’ equity. | 3M Co.’s equity turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly deteriorated from 2018 to 2019. |
Net Fixed Asset Turnover
3M Co., net fixed asset turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | ||||||
| Long-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Net fixed asset turnover1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Net Fixed Asset Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| General Electric Co. | ||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | ||||||
| Net Fixed Asset Turnover, Sector | ||||||
| General Industrials | ||||||
| Net Fixed Asset Turnover, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | ||||||
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).
1 2019 Calculation
Net fixed asset turnover = Net sales ÷ Property, plant and equipment, net
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Long-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | 3M Co.’s net fixed asset turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Net Fixed Asset Turnover (including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset)
3M Co., net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | ||||||
| Operating lease right of use assets | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) | ||||||
| Long-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset)1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Net Fixed Asset Turnover (including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset), Competitors2 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| General Electric Co. | ||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | ||||||
| Net Fixed Asset Turnover (including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset), Sector | ||||||
| General Industrials | ||||||
| Net Fixed Asset Turnover (including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset), Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | ||||||
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).
1 2019 Calculation
Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) = Net sales ÷ Property, plant and equipment, net (including operating lease, right-of-use asset)
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Long-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets (including operating lease, right-of-use asset). | 3M Co.’s net fixed asset turnover ratio (with operating lease, right-of-use asset) improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Total Asset Turnover
3M Co., total asset turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| Total assets | ||||||
| Long-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Total asset turnover1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Total Asset Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| General Electric Co. | ||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | ||||||
| Total Asset Turnover, Sector | ||||||
| General Industrials | ||||||
| Total Asset Turnover, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | ||||||
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).
1 2019 Calculation
Total asset turnover = Net sales ÷ Total assets
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Long-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | 3M Co.’s total asset turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Equity Turnover
3M Co., equity turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| Total 3M Company shareholders’ equity | ||||||
| Long-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Equity turnover1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Equity Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| General Electric Co. | ||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | ||||||
| Equity Turnover, Sector | ||||||
| General Industrials | ||||||
| Equity Turnover, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | ||||||
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).
1 2019 Calculation
Equity turnover = Net sales ÷ Total 3M Company shareholders’ equity
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Long-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders’ equity. | 3M Co.’s equity turnover ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly deteriorated from 2018 to 2019. |