We have discussed 3M's investment thesis and its positives. Here's a summary:
3M is an innovative industrial conglomerate that has built its brand in safety healthcare and other niche segments in infrastructure and consumer businesses. It benefits from growth in Asia and US healthcare on the back of strong pricing power. The management understands capital and resource allocation well and has delivered a stellar track record of shareholder return. It is also one of S&P's Dividend Aristocrat.
3M has close to 40% of its businesses in growth segments namely Asia and healthcare and these businesses would be its growth engines in the next few years. Coupled with its strong management capabilities and focus on shareholder returns, 3M is poised to be deliver good performance. But we also need to understand its risks and look closely at...
