QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SQM - US8336351056 - ADR
69 USD
-1.07 (-1.53%)
Overall SQM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SQM against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. SQM has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SQM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
Of the past 5 years SQM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.47%, SQM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SQM (9.55%) is better than 78.31% of its industry peers.
SQM's Return On Invested Capital of 6.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SQM outperforms 72.29% of its industry peers.
SQM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 27.38%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.09%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
SQM has a Profit Margin of 12.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SQM outperforms 89.16% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of SQM (21.49%) is better than 87.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SQM has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 27.69%, SQM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SQM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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
SQM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.39 indicates that SQM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SQM's Altman-Z score of 3.39 is amongst the best of the industry. SQM outperforms 84.34% of its industry peers.
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.
SQM has a Debt to FCF ratio (71.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
SQM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating SQM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SQM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SQM outperforms 50.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 71.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC14.54%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.82, SQM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that SQM should not have too much problems paying 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
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
Based on estimates for the next years, SQM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 111.02% on average per year.
SQM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.95% yearly.
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
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 37.10, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SQM.
63.86% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SQM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SQM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.09 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SQM.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SQM.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SQM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.40), we can say SQM is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SQM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 300.21 | ||
| 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 a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y111.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.90%, SQM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, SQM pays a better dividend. On top of this SQM pays more dividend than 93.98% 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 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
SQM pays out 1.13% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP1.13%
EPS Next 2Y111.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:SQM (12/30/2025, 3:33:42 PM)
69
-1.07 (-1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.88%
Inst Owner Change-3.26%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.71B
Revenue(TTM)4.33B
Net Income(TTM)524.50M
Analysts40
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %34.47%
Short Ratio1.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.09 | ||
| P/S | 4.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 300.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.7 | ||
| P/B | 3.59 | ||
| P/tB | 3.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY2.7%
EPS(NY)3.81
Fwd EY5.53%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY0.33%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY5.35%
SpS15.15
BVpS19.23
TBVpS18.44
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.39 |
F-Score5
WACC14.54%
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 Year4.47%
Revenue Next 2Y12.95%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
What is the valuation status for SQM stock?
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.
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 37.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.59.
Can you provide the financial health for SQM stock?
The financial health rating of QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM) is 5 / 10.