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Over the past 12 months, MMM has underperformed ITW, delivering a return of -4% compared to the ITW's +14% growth.

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Valuation Comparison

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3M Co
F:MMM
139.22 EUR
Illinois Tool Works Inc
NYSE:ITW
293.785 USD
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Gross Margin

MMM
39.9%
ITW
44.1%
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Operating Margin

MMM
19.2%
ITW
26.3%
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Net Margin

MMM
13%
ITW
19.1%
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3M Co
Illinois Tool Works Inc

FCF Margin

MMM
5.4%
ITW
17.7%
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3M Co
Illinois Tool Works Inc

ROE

MMM
75.7%
ITW
93.7%
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Illinois Tool Works Inc

ROA

MMM
8.4%
ITW
19.6%
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ROIC

MMM
12.5%
ITW
23%
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ROCE

MMM
16.9%
ITW
38.7%
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