Air T Inc (AIRT)vs3M Company (MMM)
AIRT
Air T Inc
$22.37
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $59.84M
MMM
3M Company
$148.05
+0.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $77.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
3M Company generates 9056% more annual revenue ($24.95B vs $272.47M). MMM leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs -2.5%. MMM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AIRT
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
MMM
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AIRT.
Margin of Safety
-323.6%
Fair Value
$40.80
Current Price
$148.05
$107.25 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 76.9% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 76 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -48.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.7%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 16.7x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Earnings declined 19.9%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIRT
The strongest argument for AIRT centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MMM
The strongest argument for MMM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AIRT
The primary concerns for AIRT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MMM
The primary concerns for MMM are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIRT profiles as a turnaround stock while MMM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MMM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
MMM is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
MMM generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MMM scores higher overall (54/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Air T Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Air T, Inc. provides overnight air cargo, ground equipment sales, commercial jet engines and parts, printing equipment, and maintenance services in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Denver, North Carolina.
3M Company
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
The 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, US health care, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60,000 products under several brands, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, dental and orthodontic products, electrical and electronic connecting and insulating materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films. It is based in Maplewood, a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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