SQM
Basic MaterialsSociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
$70.14
+$0.41 (+0.59%)
Jan 5, 2026
Price History (1Y)
Analysis
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) is a company in the Basic Materials sector and Specialty Chemicals industry with a significant scale, boasting a market capitalization of $20.03B, revenue of $4.33B, and employing 7823 individuals. The company's financial health indicates a moderate level of profitability, with gross margin at 27.6%, operating margin at 24.4%, and profit margin at 12.1%. Returns on equity (ROE) and assets (ROA) are reported to be 10.0% and 5.0%, respectively. The balance sheet shows a substantial amount of debt, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 85.41, but also holds $2.39B in cash. The valuation context of SQM is characterized by an elevated forward P/E ratio of 18.97, alongside growth rates that indicate increasing profitability, with revenue growth at 8.9% and earnings growth at 35.8%. The price to book ratio stands at 3.65, while the price to sales ratio is 4.63, and the EV/EBITDA multiple is 17.27.
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About Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives worldwide. The company offers sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and human and animal nutrition products comprising x-ray contrast media, biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants, pharmaceutical intermediates, polarizing films for LCD and LED screens, chemicals, organic compounds, and pigments, as well as added to edible salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. In addition, the company produces lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide which are used in the production of cathode material for, secondary batteries; lithium chloride; and basic lithium chemicals and lithium derivatives used in lubricating greases for heat-resistant glass, chips for the ceramic and glazing industry, and air conditioning chemicals, as well as other pharmaceutical syntheses and metal alloys. Further, it produces potassium sulfate; and potassium chloride which are used to nourish various crops. Additionally, the company produces and markets industrial chemicals, such as sodium nitrate mainly used in the production of glass and explosives, metal processing and recycling, and production of insulating materials and adhesives; potassium nitrate used as a raw material to produce frits and special glass, as well as in the enamel, metal treatment, and pyrotechnic sectors; solar salts used as a thermal storage medium in solar power generation plants; and potassium chloride as an additive in oil drilling and food processing sectors. Furthermore, it is involved in the sale of third-party fertilizers; and the exploration of copper, gold, and silver deposits. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Visit website →Key Statistics
- Market Cap
- $20.03B
- P/E Ratio
- N/A
- 52-Week High
- $72.56
- 52-Week Low
- $29.36
- Avg Volume
- 1.54M
- Beta
- 1.01
Company Info
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
- Exchange
- NYQ
- Country
- Chile
- Employees
- 7,823