Air T Inc (AIRT)vs3M Company (MMM)
AIRT
Air T Inc
$27.16
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $71.92M
MMM
3M Company
$177.99
-2.46%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $88.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
3M Company generates 7598% more annual revenue ($25.18B vs $327.09M). AIRT leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 11.9%. AIRT trades at a lower P/E of 0.9x. AIRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
AIRT
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
MMM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.1%
Fair Value
$34.03
Current Price
$27.16
$6.87 discount
Margin of Safety
-48.3%
Fair Value
$116.53
Current Price
$177.99
$61.46 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 82.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 76.9% YoY
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Every $100 of equity generates 102 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Earnings expanding 32.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -48.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of -11.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.5% revenue growth
Trading at 28.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIRT
The strongest argument for AIRT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at -11.4%. Revenue growth of 82.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MMM
The strongest argument for MMM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : AIRT
The primary concerns for AIRT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.82 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MMM
The primary concerns for MMM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 4.25 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIRT profiles as a growth stock while MMM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MMM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
AIRT is growing revenue faster at 82.4% — sustainability is the question.
MMM generates stronger free cash flow (763M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AIRT scores higher overall (70/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 23.8% margins and 82.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" 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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