BA vs MMM
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs 3M Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | MMM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $164.01 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $85.54B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 31.7 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 71.46% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 11.14% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 1.30% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.90% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 1.09 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs MMM in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 2.0× the market cap of MMM.
- MMM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.7 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 71%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 1%).
- MMM pays a dividend (1.90%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company would be worth today.
MMM return calculator
See what $1,000 in 3M Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.