Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
3M Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
69.1%
FY2025
5-year range
-145.5% / 108.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-36.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#8 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
Among 332 Industrials companies, 3M is in the top 2% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -145.5% in FY2023 to 108.6% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
69.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +26.8%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from -145.5% to 69.1% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +29.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +26.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in IndustrialsTop 2% of 332This company 69.1% Sector average 9.7%
▼
+610.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 36.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 59.4pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2023.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 69.1% | -36.4% |
| FY2024 | 108.6% | +174.6% |
| FY2023 | -145.5% | -470.8% |
| FY2022 | 39.2% | -0.3% |
| FY2021 | 39.4% | -7.1% |
| FY2020 | 42.4% | -5.7% |
| FY2019 | 44.9% | -17.8% |
| FY2018 | 54.6% | +30.0% |
| FY2017 | 42.0% | -14.3% |
| FY2016 | 49.0% | +16.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026