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

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:SQM • US8336351056

76.84 USD
-4.8 (-5.88%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
76.8 USD
-0.04 (-0.05%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:19:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

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SQM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While SQM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SQM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SQM was profitable.
  • 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 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.47%, SQM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM has a better Return On Equity (9.55%) than 78.31% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SQM (6.88%) is better than 72.29% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SQM is significantly above the industry average of 6.11%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (27.38%) for SQM is well above the current ROIC(6.88%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.47%
ROE 9.55%
ROIC 6.88%
ROA(3y)16.59%
ROA(5y)12.3%
ROE(3y)36.11%
ROE(5y)26.9%
ROIC(3y)27.38%
ROIC(5y)20.03%
SQM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSQM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • SQM has a better Profit Margin (12.12%) than 89.16% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.49%, SQM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • SQM's Gross Margin of 27.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SQM outperforms 50.60% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SQM has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.49%
PM (TTM) 12.12%
GM 27.69%
OM growth 3Y-11.35%
OM growth 5Y0.83%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.37%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
SQM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSQM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • SQM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating 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
  • The debt/assets ratio for SQM is higher compared to a year ago.
SQM Yearly Shares OutstandingSQM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • SQM has an Altman-Z score of 3.57. This indicates that SQM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.57, SQM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SQM is 71.72, which is on the high side as it means it would take SQM, 71.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 71.72, SQM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that SQM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SQM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SQM outperforms 49.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 71.72
Altman-Z 3.57
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC14.66%
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 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SQM has a Current Ratio of 2.82. This indicates that SQM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of SQM (2.82) is better than 78.31% of its industry peers.
  • SQM has a Quick Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that SQM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SQM's Quick ratio of 1.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SQM outperforms 75.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.82
Quick Ratio 1.88
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 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 264.60% over the past year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -9.24% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 18.43% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)264.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%34.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.24%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y18.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.93%

3.2 Future

  • SQM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 111.02% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.95% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y270.51%
EPS Next 2Y111.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.47%
Revenue Next 2Y12.95%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
SQM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSQM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 41.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SQM.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SQM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SQM is more expensive than 63.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. SQM is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SQM.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SQM.
  • SQM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.31
Fwd PE 20.14
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

  • SQM's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 334.32
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 decent profitability rating of SQM may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • SQM's earnings are expected to grow with 111.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y111.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

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 2.27. SQM pays more dividend than 97.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, SQM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.9%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SQM decreases each year by -28.43%.
  • SQM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.43%
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

  • 1.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SQM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP1.13%
EPS Next 2Y111.02%
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 0 1B -1B 2B 3B
SQM Dividend Payout.SQM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SQM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR / SQM FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SQM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SQM.


Can you provide the valuation status for QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 7 / 10.


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

The financial health rating of QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) is 5 / 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 270.51% in the next year.