Paying users zone. Data is covered by 
.
Get to 3M Co. for $17.99, or
get to whole website for at least 3 months from $49.99.
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
| Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total asset turnover | |
|
|
|
|
|
| Equity turnover | |
|
|
|
|
Source: Based on data from 3M Co. Annual Reports
| 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 deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level. |
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | 3M Co.'s total asset turnover deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017. |
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders' equity. | 3M Co.'s equity turnover improved from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 not reaching 2015 level. |
Net Fixed Asset Turnover
3M Co., net fixed asset turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
Source: Based on data from 3M Co. Annual Reports
2017 Calculations
1 Net fixed asset turnover = Net sales ÷ Property, plant and equipment, net
= ÷ =
| 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 deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level. |
Total Asset Turnover
3M Co., total asset turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
Source: Based on data from 3M Co. Annual Reports
2017 Calculations
1 Total asset turnover = Net sales ÷ Total assets
= ÷ =
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | 3M Co.'s total asset turnover deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017. |
Equity Turnover
3M Co., equity turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
Source: Based on data from 3M Co. Annual Reports
2017 Calculations
1 Equity turnover = Net sales ÷ Total 3M Company shareholders' equity
= ÷ =
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders' equity. | 3M Co.'s equity turnover improved from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 not reaching 2015 level. |
