QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SQM • US8336351056
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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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SQM (4.06%) is better than 78.05% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of SQM (10.34%) is better than 80.49% of its industry peers.
- SQM's Return On Invested Capital of 5.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SQM outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
- SQM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.80%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.49%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.86%, SQM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- SQM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SQM has a Operating Margin of 23.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SQM outperforms 91.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SQM has grown nicely.
- SQM's Gross Margin of 29.57% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SQM outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SQM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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
- SQM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.99 indicates that SQM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SQM's Altman-Z score of 2.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SQM outperforms 76.83% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SQM outperforms 59.76% of its industry peers.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC14.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.27 indicates that SQM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.27, SQM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.59% 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 has a Quick ratio of 2.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. SQM outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 |
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
- Looking at the last year, SQM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.05% in the last year.
- 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
- SQM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 61.30% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 30.38% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y145.89%
EPS Next 2Y61.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year57.65%
Revenue Next 2Y30.38%
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.
4. SQM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SQM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.80.
- 60.98% 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 27.79, SQM is valued quite expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.84, which indicates a correct valuation of SQM.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SQM is valued a bit cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.88. SQM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SQM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as SQM's earnings are expected to grow with 61.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y61.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 2.01. SQM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, SQM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
86.95
-0.27 (-0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-28 2026-02-28/amc
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27
Inst Owners0.95%
Inst Owner Change-0.66%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.84B
Revenue(TTM)4.58B
Net Income(TTM)588.37M
Analysts40
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %18.17%
Short Ratio0.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-05-08 (1.02952)
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%
EPS NY rev (3m)53.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)14.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)28.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.84 | ||
| P/S | 5.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.9 | ||
| P/B | 4.36 | ||
| P/tB | 8.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY2.39%
EPS(NY)5.86
Fwd EY6.74%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY1.76%
OCF(TTM)4.6
OCFY5.29%
SpS16.02
BVpS19.92
TBVpS10.77
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number30.5358 (-64.88%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.99 |
F-Score7
WACC14.98%
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 Year57.65%
Revenue Next 2Y30.38%
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 41.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.36.
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.