Analyzing JX Luxventure Group (NASDAQ:JXG) and 3M (NYSE:MMM)

JX Luxventure Group (NASDAQ:JXG) and 3M (NYSE:MMM) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

5.3% of JX Luxventure Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.3% of 3M shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of 3M shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for JX Luxventure Group and 3M, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
JX Luxventure Group	1	0	0	0	1.00
3M	1	3	7	0	2.55

3M has a consensus price target of $175.40, suggesting a potential upside of 7.21%. Given 3M’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe 3M is more favorable than JX Luxventure Group.

Risk and Volatility

JX Luxventure Group has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 3M has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares JX Luxventure Group and 3M”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
JX Luxventure Group	$49.84 million	0.02	$3.07 million	N/A	N/A
3M	$24.58 billion	3.54	$4.17 billion	$6.26	26.13

3M has higher revenue and earnings than JX Luxventure Group.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
JX Luxventure Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
3M	13.70%	98.47%	11.05%

Summary

3M beats JX Luxventure Group on 12 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About JX Luxventure Group

JX Luxventure Group, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, distribution, and sale of casual menswear. It operates through the following segments: Tourism Products, Technology, and Cross-Board Merchandise. The The company was founded by Anna Polemis on January 26, 2012, and is headquartered in Haikou, China.

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.