3M Company (MMM)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
MMM
3M Company
$182.90
+1.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $93.58B
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$155.26
+1.19%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
3M Company generates 137% more annual revenue ($25.18B vs $10.61B). MMM leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 5.2%. MMM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.77. MMM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
MMM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
OSK
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-48.1%
Fair Value
$116.72
Current Price
$182.90
$66.18 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OSK.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.5% revenue growth
Trading at 32.0x book value
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MMM
The strongest argument for MMM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
OSK is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
MMM generates stronger free cash flow (763M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MMM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
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.
Visit Website →Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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