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

NYSE:SQM • US8336351056

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88.8 USD
-6.51 (-6.83%)
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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.
  • Of the past 5 years SQM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.06%, SQM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM has a Return On Equity of 10.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SQM outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SQM (5.98%) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SQM is significantly above the industry average of 6.49%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (11.80%) for SQM is well above the current ROIC(5.98%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SQM has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.89%, SQM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SQM has grown nicely.
  • SQM has a Gross Margin (29.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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

  • SQM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SQM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SQM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.15 indicates that SQM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SQM has a better Altman-Z score (3.15) than 79.27% of its industry peers.
  • 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 Debt to FCF ratio (10.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SQM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating SQM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SQM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 10.82
Altman-Z 3.15
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC14.81%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 3.27 indicates that SQM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SQM has a better Current ratio (3.27) than 86.59% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.25 indicates that SQM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SQM has a better Quick ratio (2.25) than 80.49% 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

  • SQM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 246.48%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.74% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.05% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, SQM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 20.29% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 61.30% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SQM will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 28.13% on average per year.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 42.69 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SQM.
  • 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SQM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.87, SQM is valued quite expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.16, the valuation of SQM can be described as correct.
  • SQM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SQM is cheaper than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.69
Fwd PE 15.16
SQM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSQM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SQM.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 58.04
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

  • SQM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • SQM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • SQM's earnings are expected to grow with 61.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y61.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. SQM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SQM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.90%, which is a nice return.
  • SQM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.02. SQM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
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 2026 5 10 15

5.3 Sustainability

  • SQM pays out 0.73% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (4/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 88.3276 -0.47 (-0.53%)

88.8

-6.51 (-6.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-28
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners0.95%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap25.36B
Revenue(TTM)4.58B
Net Income(TTM)588.37M
Analysts40
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %18.17%
Short Ratio0.94
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-Date05-08
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)0.12%
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 42.69
Fwd PE 15.16
P/S 5.54
P/FCF 58.04
P/OCF 19.3
P/B 4.46
P/tB 8.25
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY2.34%
EPS(NY)5.86
Fwd EY6.6%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY1.72%
OCF(TTM)4.6
OCFY5.18%
SpS16.02
BVpS19.92
TBVpS10.77
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham Number30.5358 (-65.61%)
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 3.15
F-Score7
WACC14.81%
ROIC/WACC0.4
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.


What is the valuation status of QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) stock?

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


How profitable is QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) stock?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SQM stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) is 42.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.46.


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.