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MMM vs PH: 3M vs Parker-Hannifin

3M (MMM) and Parker-Hannifin (PH) on Torvanta's measures: MMM grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and PH on 1.

MMMPH
Value gradeBC-
Growth gradeC-C+
Profitability gradeBB-
Momentum gradeBB
Market value$88.4B$119.0B
P/E (trailing)30.4x33.2x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)SubscribersSubscribers
Revenue, last 12 months$25.2B$21.5B
Revenue growth (y/y)+2%+8%
Operating margin18.4%23.6%
Return on invested capital28.4%17.6%
Free-cash-flow yield4.5%3.3%
Total return, 1 year+12.7%+28.7%
Total return, 3 years+154.7%+161.0%

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Which is better, MMM or PH?

3M (MMM) and Parker-Hannifin (PH) on Torvanta's measures: MMM grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and PH on 1. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, MMM or PH?

On trailing earnings MMM trades at 30.4x and PH at 33.2x; their value grades are B and C- against their sectors.

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