Which has higher valuation and earnings, MMM or HON?

Honeywell International has higher revenue and earnings than 3M. Honeywell International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 3M, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio 3M $24.95B 3.33 $3.25B $5.19 30.67 Honeywell International $37.44B 1.96 $4.73B $14.12 16.37

Does the media refer more to MMM or HON?

In the previous week, Honeywell International had 44 more articles in the media than 3M. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Honeywell International and 6 mentions for 3M. 3M's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Honeywell International's score of 0.63 indicating that 3M is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment 3M 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Honeywell International 25 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 12 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, MMM or CSL?

3M has higher revenue and earnings than Carlisle Companies. Carlisle Companies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 3M, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio 3M $24.95B 3.33 $3.25B $5.19 30.67 Carlisle Companies $4.98B 2.98 $740.70M $17.01 21.57

Is MMM or CSL more profitable?

Carlisle Companies has a net margin of 14.57% compared to 3M's net margin of 11.14%. 3M's return on equity of 104.75% beat Carlisle Companies' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets 3M 11.14% 104.75% 12.03% Carlisle Companies 14.57% 43.78% 13.66%

Does the media prefer MMM or CSL?

In the previous week, 3M had 3 more articles in the media than Carlisle Companies. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for 3M and 3 mentions for Carlisle Companies. 3M's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Carlisle Companies' score of 0.53 indicating that 3M is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment 3M 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Carlisle Companies 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, DHR or MMM?

Danaher has higher earnings, but lower revenue than 3M. 3M is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Danaher, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Danaher $24.57B 5.58 $3.61B $5.17 37.45 3M $24.95B 3.33 $3.25B $5.19 30.67

Is DHR or MMM more profitable?

Danaher has a net margin of 14.89% compared to 3M's net margin of 11.14%. 3M's return on equity of 104.75% beat Danaher's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Danaher 14.89% 10.91% 6.94% 3M 11.14% 104.75% 12.03%

Does the media prefer DHR or MMM?

In the previous week, Danaher had 7 more articles in the media than 3M. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Danaher and 6 mentions for 3M. 3M's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Danaher's score of 0.81 indicating that 3M is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Danaher 7 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive 3M 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MMM or GFF?

3M has higher revenue and earnings than Griffon. 3M is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Griffon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio 3M $24.95B 3.33 $3.25B $5.19 30.67 Griffon $2.53B 1.69 $51.11M $0.13 715.15

Is MMM or GFF more profitable?

3M has a net margin of 11.14% compared to Griffon's net margin of 0.31%. Griffon's return on equity of 298.42% beat 3M's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets 3M 11.14% 104.75% 12.03% Griffon 0.31% 298.42% 12.31%

Does the media refer more to MMM or GFF?

In the previous week, Griffon had 2 more articles in the media than 3M. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Griffon and 6 mentions for 3M. 3M's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Griffon's score of 0.74 indicating that 3M is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment 3M 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Griffon 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation and earnings, MMM or ITT?

3M has higher revenue and earnings than ITT. 3M is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ITT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio 3M $24.95B 3.33 $3.25B $5.19 30.67 ITT $3.94B 4.31 $488M $5.67 33.53

Is MMM or ITT more profitable?

3M has a net margin of 11.14% compared to ITT's net margin of 10.80%. 3M's return on equity of 104.75% beat ITT's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets 3M 11.14% 104.75% 12.03% ITT 10.80% 16.83% 8.61%

Does the media favor MMM or ITT?

In the previous week, ITT had 2 more articles in the media than 3M. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for ITT and 6 mentions for 3M. ITT's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat 3M's score of 0.85 indicating that ITT is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment 3M 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ITT 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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MMM vs. HON, CSL, DHR, GFF, and ITT

Should you buy 3M stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares 3M with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with 3M include Honeywell International (HON), Carlisle Companies (CSL), Danaher (DHR), Griffon (GFF), and ITT (ITT).

How does 3M compare to Honeywell International?

3M (NYSE:MMM) and Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) are both large-cap multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

3M pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Honeywell International pays an annual dividend of $9.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. 3M pays out 60.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Honeywell International pays out 67.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. 3M has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Honeywell International has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Honeywell International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Honeywell International has higher revenue and earnings than 3M. Honeywell International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 3M, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
3M	$24.95B	3.33	$3.25B	$5.19	30.67
Honeywell International	$37.44B	1.96	$4.73B	$14.12	16.37

3M presently has a consensus target price of $170.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.80%. Honeywell International has a consensus target price of $258.21, suggesting a potential upside of 11.69%. Given Honeywell International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than 3M.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
3M	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Honeywell International	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

In the previous week, Honeywell International had 44 more articles in the media than 3M. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Honeywell International and 6 mentions for 3M. 3M's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Honeywell International's score of 0.63 indicating that 3M is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
3M	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Honeywell International	25 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	12 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

3M has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Honeywell International has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

65.3% of 3M shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.9% of Honeywell International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of 3M shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Honeywell International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Honeywell International has a net margin of 11.37% compared to 3M's net margin of 11.14%. 3M's return on equity of 104.75% beat Honeywell International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
3M	11.14%	104.75%	12.03%
Honeywell International	11.37%	42.29%	8.83%

Summary

Honeywell International beats 3M on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 3M compare to Carlisle Companies?

3M (NYSE:MMM) and Carlisle Companies (NYSE:CSL) are both large-cap multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Carlisle Companies has a net margin of 14.57% compared to 3M's net margin of 11.14%. 3M's return on equity of 104.75% beat Carlisle Companies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
3M	11.14%	104.75%	12.03%
Carlisle Companies	14.57%	43.78%	13.66%

3M currently has a consensus target price of $170.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.80%. Carlisle Companies has a consensus target price of $405.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.40%. Given Carlisle Companies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Carlisle Companies is more favorable than 3M.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
3M	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Carlisle Companies	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

65.3% of 3M shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.5% of Carlisle Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of 3M shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Carlisle Companies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

3M pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Carlisle Companies pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. 3M pays out 60.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Carlisle Companies pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. 3M has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Carlisle Companies has increased its dividend for 48 consecutive years.

3M has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Carlisle Companies has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

3M has higher revenue and earnings than Carlisle Companies. Carlisle Companies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 3M, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
3M	$24.95B	3.33	$3.25B	$5.19	30.67
Carlisle Companies	$4.98B	2.98	$740.70M	$17.01	21.57

In the previous week, 3M had 3 more articles in the media than Carlisle Companies. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for 3M and 3 mentions for Carlisle Companies. 3M's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Carlisle Companies' score of 0.53 indicating that 3M is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
3M	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Carlisle Companies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

3M beats Carlisle Companies on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 3M compare to Danaher?

Danaher (NYSE:DHR) and 3M (NYSE:MMM) are both large-cap industrial conglomerates companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Danaher has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 3M has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

Danaher has a net margin of 14.89% compared to 3M's net margin of 11.14%. 3M's return on equity of 104.75% beat Danaher's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Danaher	14.89%	10.91%	6.94%
3M	11.14%	104.75%	12.03%

Danaher has higher earnings, but lower revenue than 3M. 3M is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Danaher, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Danaher	$24.57B	5.58	$3.61B	$5.17	37.45
3M	$24.95B	3.33	$3.25B	$5.19	30.67

In the previous week, Danaher had 7 more articles in the media than 3M. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Danaher and 6 mentions for 3M. 3M's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Danaher's score of 0.81 indicating that 3M is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Danaher	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
3M	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Danaher presently has a consensus price target of $233.52, indicating a potential upside of 20.61%. 3M has a consensus price target of $170.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.80%. Given Danaher's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Danaher is more favorable than 3M.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Danaher	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
3M	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

Danaher pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. 3M pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Danaher pays out 30.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 3M pays out 60.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Danaher has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and 3M has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

79.1% of Danaher shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.3% of 3M shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.8% of Danaher shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of 3M shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Danaher beats 3M on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 3M compare to Griffon?

3M (NYSE:MMM) and Griffon (NYSE:GFF) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

3M has a net margin of 11.14% compared to Griffon's net margin of 0.31%. Griffon's return on equity of 298.42% beat 3M's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
3M	11.14%	104.75%	12.03%
Griffon	0.31%	298.42%	12.31%

3M pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Griffon pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. 3M pays out 60.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Griffon pays out 676.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. 3M has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Griffon has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. 3M is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

3M presently has a consensus price target of $170.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.80%. Griffon has a consensus price target of $115.00, indicating a potential upside of 23.70%. Given Griffon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Griffon is more favorable than 3M.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
3M	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Griffon	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

In the previous week, Griffon had 2 more articles in the media than 3M. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Griffon and 6 mentions for 3M. 3M's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Griffon's score of 0.74 indicating that 3M is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
3M	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Griffon	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

3M has higher revenue and earnings than Griffon. 3M is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Griffon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
3M	$24.95B	3.33	$3.25B	$5.19	30.67
Griffon	$2.53B	1.69	$51.11M	$0.13	715.15

65.3% of 3M shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.2% of Griffon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of 3M shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.2% of Griffon shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

3M has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Griffon has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Griffon beats 3M on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 3M compare to ITT?

3M (NYSE:MMM) and ITT (NYSE:ITT) are both large-cap multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, ITT had 2 more articles in the media than 3M. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for ITT and 6 mentions for 3M. ITT's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat 3M's score of 0.85 indicating that ITT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
3M	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ITT	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

3M has higher revenue and earnings than ITT. 3M is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ITT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
3M	$24.95B	3.33	$3.25B	$5.19	30.67
ITT	$3.94B	4.31	$488M	$5.67	33.53

3M has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ITT has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

65.3% of 3M shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of ITT shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of 3M shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of ITT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

3M has a net margin of 11.14% compared to ITT's net margin of 10.80%. 3M's return on equity of 104.75% beat ITT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
3M	11.14%	104.75%	12.03%
ITT	10.80%	16.83%	8.61%

3M currently has a consensus target price of $170.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.80%. ITT has a consensus target price of $234.91, indicating a potential upside of 23.58%. Given ITT's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ITT is more favorable than 3M.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
3M	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
ITT	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.91

3M pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. ITT pays an annual dividend of $1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. 3M pays out 60.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ITT pays out 27.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. 3M has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and ITT has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Summary

ITT beats 3M on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	3M	DIVERSIFIED OPS Industry	Multi-Sector Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$83.02B	$17.58B	$16.53B	$23.62B
Dividend Yield	1.94%	4.61%	4.31%	3.98%
P/E Ratio	30.67	31.83	27.12	31.58
Price / Sales	3.33	5.98	5.17	177.79
Price / Cash	15.03	55.49	52.65	18.69
Price / Book	17.81	5.15	4.61	4.83
Net Income	$3.25B	$929.94M	$938.21M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-2.09%	0.39%	0.34%	0.72%
1 Month Performance	3.53%	-0.78%	-0.68%	3.64%
1 Year Performance	4.57%	18.95%	16.84%	18.34%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MMM 3M	3.8765 of 5 stars	$159.18 -0.8%	$170.00 +6.8%	+5.5%	$83.02B	$24.95B	30.67	60,500
HON Honeywell International	4.8086 of 5 stars	$221.75 -1.0%	$258.21 +16.4%	-4.4%	$70.94B	$37.44B	15.70	101,000	Trending News
CSL Carlisle Companies	4.2029 of 5 stars	$361.42 -0.4%	$405.00 +12.1%	-7.9%	$14.68B	$5.02B	21.25	5,900
DHR Danaher	4.5902 of 5 stars	$193.81 +1.7%	$233.61 +20.5%	-2.6%	$134.82B	$24.57B	37.49	60,000	Analyst Forecast
GFF Griffon	3.9013 of 5 stars	$92.66 -5.0%	$115.00 +24.1%	+19.1%	$4.47B	$2.52B	712.84	5,100

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3M (MMM) Competitors

MMM vs. HON, CSL, DHR, GFF, and ITT

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3M (MMM) Competitors

MMM vs. HON, CSL, DHR, GFF, and ITT

How does 3M compare to Honeywell International?

Is MMM or HON a better dividend stock?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, MMM or HON?

Do analysts rate MMM or HON?

Does the media refer more to MMM or HON?

Which has more volatility and risk, MMM or HON?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in MMM or HON?

Is MMM or HON more profitable?

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How does 3M compare to Carlisle Companies?

Is MMM or CSL more profitable?

Do analysts rate MMM or CSL?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MMM or CSL?

Is MMM or CSL a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, MMM or CSL?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, MMM or CSL?

Does the media prefer MMM or CSL?

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How does 3M compare to Danaher?

Which has more risk and volatility, DHR or MMM?

Is DHR or MMM more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, DHR or MMM?

Does the media prefer DHR or MMM?

Do analysts prefer DHR or MMM?

Is DHR or MMM a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in DHR or MMM?

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How does 3M compare to Griffon?

Is MMM or GFF more profitable?

Is MMM or GFF a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend MMM or GFF?

Does the media refer more to MMM or GFF?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MMM or GFF?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in MMM or GFF?

Which has more volatility & risk, MMM or GFF?

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How does 3M compare to ITT?

Does the media favor MMM or ITT?

Which has better valuation and earnings, MMM or ITT?

Which has more risk & volatility, MMM or ITT?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in MMM or ITT?

Is MMM or ITT more profitable?

Do analysts rate MMM or ITT?

Is MMM or ITT a better dividend stock?

Summary

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MMM vs. The Competition

3M Competitors List

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