Head-To-Head Survey: Kushco (OTCMKTS:KSHB) and 3M (NYSE:MMM)

Kushco (OTCMKTS:KSHB) and 3M (NYSE:MMM) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Kushco and 3M”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kushco	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
3M	$24.60 billion	3.45	$4.17 billion	$7.19	22.15

3M has higher revenue and earnings than Kushco.

Profitability

This table compares Kushco and 3M’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kushco	N/A	N/A	N/A
3M	16.01%	96.48%	10.62%

Insider and Institutional Ownership

65.3% of 3M shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.3% of Kushco shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of 3M shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Kushco and 3M, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kushco	0	0	0	0	0.00
3M	1	2	7	0	2.60

3M has a consensus price target of $161.78, indicating a potential upside of 1.59%. Given 3M’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe 3M is more favorable than Kushco.

Summary

3M beats Kushco on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Kushco

KushCo Holdings, Inc. provides ancillary products and services to the legal cannabis and CBD industries. The firm through its subsidiaries and brands provides product quality, exceptional customer service, compliance knowledge and a local presence in serving diverse customer base. The company was founded by Dallas Imbimbo, John Kovacevich, Nicholas Kovacevich, and Jeffrey Meng on December 15, 2010 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA.

About 3M

3M Company provides diversified technology services in the United States and internationally. The company’s Safety and Industrial segment offers industrial abrasives and finishing for metalworking applications; autobody repair solutions; closure systems for personal hygiene products, masking, and packaging materials; electrical products and materials for construction and maintenance, power distribution, and electrical original equipment manufacturers; structural adhesives and tapes; respiratory, hearing, eye, and fall protection solutions; and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. Its Transportation and Electronics segment provides ceramic solutions; attachment/bonding products, films, sound, and temperature management for transportation vehicles; premium large format graphic films for advertising and fleet signage; light management films and electronics assembly solutions; packaging and interconnection solutions; semiconductor production materials; data centers solutions; and reflective signage for highway, and vehicle safety. The company’s Consumer segment provides consumer bandages, braces, supports, and consumer respirators; home cleaning products; retail abrasives, paint accessories, car care DIY products, picture hanging, and consumer air quality solutions; and stationery products. It offers its products through e-commerce and traditional wholesalers, retailers, jobbers, distributors, and dealers. 3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.