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

NYSE:SQM • US8336351056

76.3 USD
-1.67 (-2.14%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
75.087 USD
-1.21 (-1.59%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 7:34:04 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SQM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SQM was compared to 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SQM was profitable.
  • SQM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • SQM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • 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 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • SQM has a better Return On Assets (4.47%) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
  • SQM has a Return On Equity of 9.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: SQM outperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.88%, SQM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SQM is significantly above the industry average of 6.18%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.12%, SQM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM has a better Operating Margin (21.49%) than 90.36% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SQM has remained more or less at the same level.
  • SQM has a Gross Margin (27.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SQM 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
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SQM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.61 indicates that SQM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.61, SQM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQM has a debt to FCF ratio of 71.72. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SQM would need 71.72 years to pay back of 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.
  • SQM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating SQM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.69, SQM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 71.72
Altman-Z 3.61
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC14.63%
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.
  • SQM has a Current ratio of 2.82. This is in the better half of the industry: SQM outperforms 78.31% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that SQM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SQM has a better Quick ratio (1.88) than 77.11% 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

  • SQM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 264.60%, which is quite impressive.
  • Looking at the last year, SQM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.24% in the last 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 19.42% 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 Year3.73%
Revenue Next 2Y19.41%
Revenue Next 3Y19.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 41.02, the valuation of SQM can be described as expensive.
  • SQM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SQM is more expensive than 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SQM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.10), we can say SQM is valued expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.00, SQM is valued on the expensive side.
  • SQM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • SQM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.02
Fwd PE 20
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 331.97
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 a very decent 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 111.02% in the coming years.
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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, SQM pays a better dividend. On top of this SQM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SQM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.9%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SQM decreases each year by -28.43%.
  • SQM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

NYSE:SQM (2/27/2026, 7:34:04 PM)

After market: 75.087 -1.21 (-1.59%)

76.3

-1.67 (-2.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-28
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners0.64%
Inst Owner Change-2.98%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.79B
Revenue(TTM)4.33B
Net Income(TTM)524.50M
Analysts40
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %19.18%
Short Ratio0.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.9%
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.43%
DP1.13%
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.02
Fwd PE 20
P/S 5.04
P/FCF 331.97
P/OCF 20.68
P/B 3.97
P/tB 4.14
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY2.44%
EPS(NY)3.81
Fwd EY5%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY0.3%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY4.84%
SpS15.15
BVpS19.23
TBVpS18.44
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.47%
ROE 9.55%
ROCE 9.51%
ROIC 6.88%
ROICexc 9.11%
ROICexgc 9.4%
OM 21.49%
PM (TTM) 12.12%
GM 27.69%
FCFM 1.52%
ROA(3y)16.59%
ROA(5y)12.3%
ROE(3y)36.11%
ROE(5y)26.9%
ROIC(3y)27.38%
ROIC(5y)20.03%
ROICexc(3y)45.79%
ROICexc(5y)32.94%
ROICexgc(3y)47.95%
ROICexgc(5y)34.64%
ROCE(3y)37.85%
ROCE(5y)27.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.11%
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 71.72
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 22.85%
Interest Coverage -3.85
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 12.52%
Current Ratio 2.82
Quick Ratio 1.88
Altman-Z 3.61
F-Score5
WACC14.63%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)14.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)264.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%34.78%
EPS Next Y270.51%
EPS Next 2Y111.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.24%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y18.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.93%
Revenue Next Year3.73%
Revenue Next 2Y19.41%
Revenue Next 3Y19.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23.27%
EBIT growth 3Y3.31%
EBIT growth 5Y19.42%
EBIT Next Year50.63%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-85.77%
FCF growth 3Y-5.4%
FCF growth 5Y24.04%
OCF growth 1Y-31.86%
OCF growth 3Y15.72%
OCF growth 5Y24.45%

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.