QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SQM • US8336351056

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+5.33 (+6.89%)
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This SQM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SQM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SQM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year SQM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years SQM 4 years were profitable.
  • SQM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SQM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSQM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • SQM has a better Return On Assets (4.06%) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 10.34%, SQM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.98%, SQM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.80%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.51%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.98%) for SQM is well below the 3 year average (11.80%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SQM had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.06%
ROE 10.34%
ROIC 5.98%
ROA(3y)5.91%
ROA(5y)12.43%
ROE(3y)12.96%
ROE(5y)27.41%
ROIC(3y)11.8%
ROIC(5y)19.26%
SQM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSQM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.86%, SQM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SQM has a better Operating Margin (23.89%) than 91.57% of its industry peers.
  • SQM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SQM has a Gross Margin (29.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SQM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.89%
PM (TTM) 12.86%
GM 29.57%
OM growth 3Y-23.08%
OM growth 5Y2.3%
PM growth 3Y-29.37%
PM growth 5Y7.25%
GM growth 3Y-17.99%
GM growth 5Y2.14%
SQM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSQM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. SQM Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SQM is destroying value.
  • SQM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SQM has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SQM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SQM Yearly Shares OutstandingSQM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
SQM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSQM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • SQM has an Altman-Z score of 2.80. This is not the best score and indicates that SQM is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.80, SQM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.82. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SQM would need 10.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • SQM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.82) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that SQM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SQM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SQM outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 10.82
Altman-Z 2.8
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC14.68%
SQM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSQM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SQM has a Current Ratio of 3.27. This indicates that SQM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.27, SQM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM has a Quick Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that SQM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SQM's Quick ratio of 2.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SQM outperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.27
Quick Ratio 2.25
SQM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSQM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. SQM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 246.48% over the past year.
  • SQM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.74% yearly.
  • SQM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.05%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 20.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)246.48%
EPS 3Y-46.8%
EPS 5Y26.74%
EPS Q2Q%52.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.68%
Revenue growth 5Y20.29%
Sales Q2Q%23.3%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SQM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 61.30% on average per year.
  • SQM is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 28.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y145.89%
EPS Next 2Y61.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year37.47%
Revenue Next 2Y28.13%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
SQM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSQM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
SQM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSQM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6 8

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4. SQM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 39.76 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SQM.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SQM.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SQM to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.88), we can say SQM is valued expensively.
  • SQM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.12.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SQM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • SQM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.76
Fwd PE 14.12
SQM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSQM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SQM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 54.06
EV/EBITDA N/A
SQM Per share dataSQM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of SQM may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as SQM's earnings are expected to grow with 61.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y61.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. SQM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.90%, SQM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • SQM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.12. SQM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, SQM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.9%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SQM decreases each year by -55.36%.
  • SQM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-55.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SQM Yearly Dividends per shareSQM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

5.3 Sustainability

  • 0.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SQM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.73%
EPS Next 2Y61.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SQM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSQM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B 3B
SQM Dividend Payout.SQM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SQM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SQM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR

NYSE:SQM (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 82.2 -0.5 (-0.6%)

82.7

+5.33 (+6.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-28
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners0.86%
Inst Owner Change-3%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.62B
Revenue(TTM)4.58B
Net Income(TTM)588.37M
Analysts40
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %17.43%
Short Ratio0.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.9%
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-55.36%
DP0.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)53.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)53.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)11.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.76
Fwd PE 14.12
P/S 5.16
P/FCF 54.06
P/OCF 17.98
P/B 4.15
P/tB 7.68
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY2.52%
EPS(NY)5.86
Fwd EY7.08%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY1.85%
OCF(TTM)4.6
OCFY5.56%
SpS16.02
BVpS19.92
TBVpS10.77
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number30.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.06%
ROE 10.34%
ROCE 8.58%
ROIC 5.98%
ROICexc 5.98%
ROICexgc 7.53%
OM 23.89%
PM (TTM) 12.86%
GM 29.57%
FCFM 9.55%
ROA(3y)5.91%
ROA(5y)12.43%
ROE(3y)12.96%
ROE(5y)27.41%
ROIC(3y)11.8%
ROIC(5y)19.26%
ROICexc(3y)15.17%
ROICexc(5y)31.4%
ROICexgc(3y)16.11%
ROICexgc(5y)33.22%
ROCE(3y)16.92%
ROCE(5y)27.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-57.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y-60.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.04%
OM growth 3Y-23.08%
OM growth 5Y2.3%
PM growth 3Y-29.37%
PM growth 5Y7.25%
GM growth 3Y-17.99%
GM growth 5Y2.14%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 10.82
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 19.16%
Interest Coverage -4.32
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 74.27%
Current Ratio 3.27
Quick Ratio 2.25
Altman-Z 2.8
F-Score7
WACC14.68%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)18.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.02%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)246.48%
EPS 3Y-46.8%
EPS 5Y26.74%
EPS Q2Q%52.38%
EPS Next Y145.89%
EPS Next 2Y61.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.68%
Revenue growth 5Y20.29%
Sales Q2Q%23.3%
Revenue Next Year37.47%
Revenue Next 2Y28.13%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.14%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.06%
EBIT growth 5Y23.06%
EBIT Next Year124.39%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y44.28%
FCF growth 3Y-48.35%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.08%
OCF growth 3Y-31.44%
OCF growth 5Y48.45%

QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR / SQM Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SQM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to SQM.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of SQM stock?

QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR?

The financial health rating of QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) is 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) is expected to grow by 145.89% in the next year.