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3M Co. (MMM)
Long-term (Investment) Activity Analysis
Difficulty: Beginner
Activity ratios measure how efficiently a company performs day-to-day tasks, such us the collection of receivables and management of inventory.
Ratios (Summary)
3M Co., long-term (investment) activity ratios
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Based on: 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).
| Ratio | Description | The company |
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| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | 3M Co.’s net fixed asset turnover improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | 3M Co.’s total asset turnover deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders’ equity. | 3M Co.’s equity turnover deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level. |
Net Fixed Asset Turnover
3M Co., net fixed asset turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Danaher Corp. | |
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| General Electric Co. | |
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| Honeywell International Inc. | |
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Based on: 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).
1 2018 Calculation
Net fixed asset turnover = Net sales ÷ Property, plant and equipment, net
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Ratio | Description | The company |
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| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | 3M Co.’s net fixed asset turnover improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Total Asset Turnover
3M Co., total asset turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Danaher Corp. | |
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| Honeywell International Inc. | |
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Based on: 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).
1 2018 Calculation
Total asset turnover = Net sales ÷ Total assets
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Ratio | Description | The company |
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| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | 3M Co.’s total asset turnover deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |
Equity Turnover
3M Co., equity turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Danaher Corp. | |
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| General Electric Co. | |
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| Honeywell International Inc. | |
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Based on: 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).
1 2018 Calculation
Equity turnover = Net sales ÷ Total 3M Company shareholders’ equity
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Ratio | Description | The company |
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| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders’ equity. | 3M Co.’s equity turnover deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level. |