Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. SQM
Company Overview
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives in Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. It offers potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under the Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands. The company 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, it 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, the company produces potassium sulfate; and potassium chloride which are used to nourish various crops. Additionally, it 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 ty 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, as well as sells third-party fertilizers. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 21.8%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Trades at a P/E of 15.6, below the sector median of 22.2.
Maintains a net profit margin of 20.6%.
Offers a dividend yield of 3.38%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $4.58B (+1.0% YoY); net profit $588.14M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +136.7%, earnings +646.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR -24.7%, profit CAGR -46.8%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | -24.68% |
| 1 Year: | 136.70% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -46.80% |
| 1 Year: | 646.40% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +64.74% |
| 6 Months: | +2.03% |
| 3 Months: | +3.99% |
| 1 Month: | +5.16% |
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- Price vs 50-DMAAbove
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- RSI (14)47.97 · Neutral
P/E of 15.57 is below the sector median of 22.16 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 21.8%.
- Excellent profit margin of 20.6%.
- Attractive dividend yield of 3.38%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
CONS
- Revenue declined at -24.7% CAGR over 5 years.
- Earnings shrank at -46.8% CAGR over 5 years.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
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Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Basic Materials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SQM Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. | 75.66 | 15.57 | $10.81B | 3.38% | 8.40% | 21.82% | -24.68% | -46.80% |
| 2 | LIN Linde plc NDXSPXR3K | 468.38 | 30.22 | $215.91B | 1.40% | 12.46% | 18.40% | 13.90% | 18.47% |
| 3 | SCCO Southern Copper Corporation R3K | 208.56 | 31.27 | $176.10B | 2.24% | 36.40% | 49.90% | 8.32% | 3.80% |
| 4 | NEM Newmont Corporation SPXR3K | 127.09 | 16.01 | $133.91B | 0.84% | - | 25.91% | 6.53% | 20.15% |
| 5 | RIO Rio Tinto Group | 103.83 | 14.07 | $130.27B | 4.78% | 13.65% | 19.31% | 1.24% | -7.00% |
| 6 | FCX Freeport-McMoRan Inc. SPXR3K | 76.62 | 37.56 | $110.03B | 0.78% | 12.50% | 14.75% | 1.35% | -1.26% |
| 7 | AEM Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | 201.84 | 17.27 | $102.20B | 0.88% | 19.78% | 22.97% | 27.53% | 88.11% |
| 8 | SHW The Sherwin-Williams Company SPXR3K | 326.09 | 30.05 | $79.16B | 1.00% | 21.93% | 65.12% | 6.18% | 8.26% |
| 9 | ECL Ecolab Inc. SPXR3K | 278.11 | 37.33 | $77.96B | 1.05% | 15.10% | 21.96% | 6.55% | 9.74% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 1.04B | 1.04B | 1.17B | 1.32B | 1.76B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 731.90M | 789.10M | 827.24M | 875.34M | 981.50M |
| Gross Profit | - | 304.70M | 253.58M | 345.81M | 448.53M | 778.60M |
| Operating Expenses | - | 43.40M | 80.09M | 60.00M | 79.71M | 48.90M |
| Operating Income | - | 261.30M | 173.49M | 285.81M | 368.82M | 729.70M |
| EBITDA | - | 265.60M | 191.75M | 308.06M | 387.09M | 740.50M |
| Interest Expense | - | 53.90M | 43.29M | 41.14M | 49.33M | 53.70M |
| Pretax Income | - | 211.70M | 146.96M | 265.64M | 336.40M | 686.80M |
| Tax Provision | - | 73.40M | 57.57M | 85.60M | 103.53M | 283.90M |
| Net Income | - | 137.50M | 88.42M | 178.42M | 183.77M | 364.70M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 0.48 | 0.31 | 0.62 | - | 1.28 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 10.71B | 7.47B | 4.53B | 4.58B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 4.97B | 4.39B | 3.20B | 3.22B |
| Gross Profit | - | 5.74B | 3.08B | 1.33B | 1.35B |
| Operating Expenses | - | 166.94M | 193.92M | 267.19M | 283.04M |
| Operating Income | - | 5.57B | 2.88B | 1.06B | 1.07B |
| EBITDA | - | 5.58B | 2.94B | 1.17B | 1.15B |
| Interest Expense | - | 90.07M | 125.39M | 188.26M | 179.52M |
| Pretax Income | - | 5.49B | 2.81B | 974.41M | 960.73M |
| Tax Provision | - | 1.57B | 1.88B | 282.57M | 320.08M |
| Net Income | - | 3.91B | 923.19M | 685.12M | 588.14M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 13.68 | 7.05 | -1.42 | 2.06 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 10.82B | 11.71B | 11.50B | 14.50B |
| Current Assets | - | 6.99B | 5.87B | 5.58B | 5.78B |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 2.66B | 1.04B | 1.38B | 1.75B |
| Inventory | - | 1.78B | 1.77B | 1.70B | 1.80B |
| Receivables | - | 1.00B | 784.42M | 537.55M | 586.14M |
| Total Liabilities | - | 5.89B | 6.14B | 6.30B | 6.45B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 3.05B | 2.35B | 2.22B | 1.77B |
| Long Term Debt | - | 2.37B | 3.21B | 3.58B | 4.22B |
| Total Debt | - | 2.91B | 4.49B | 4.82B | 4.73B |
| Total Equity | - | 4.90B | 5.53B | 5.16B | 5.69B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 285.64M | 285.64M | 285.64M | 285.64M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | - | - | - | - |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -909.40M | -1.48B | -1.21B | -771.76M |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -2.01B | 47.91M | 282.38M | -146.95M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -905.25M | -1.10B | -971.79M | -876.68M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 3.17B | -1.28B | 302.89M | 437.69M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | 1.17B | -1.61B | 343.07M | 395.65M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 53.6% | 41.2% | 29.3% | 29.6% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 52.0% | 38.6% | 23.4% | 23.4% |
| Net Margin % | - | 36.5% | 12.4% | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| ROE % | - | 79.8% | 16.7% | 13.3% | 10.3% |
| ROCE % | - | 71.7% | 30.8% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO | 3.31% | 4.73M | $320.39M |
| 2 | Van Eck Associates Corporation | 1.86% | 2.66M | $179.87M |
| 3 | Blackrock Inc. | 1.66% | 2.37M | $160.70M |
| 4 | Earnest Partners LLC | 1.47% | 2.10M | $142.52M |
| 5 | Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC | 1.13% | 1.61M | $109.17M |
| 6 | Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 0.84% | 1.20M | $81.01M |
| 7 | Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 0.72% | 1.02M | $69.32M |
| 8 | Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. | 0.69% | 987.17K | $66.85M |
| 9 | RWC Asset Advisors (US) LLC | 0.68% | 971.45K | $65.79M |
| 10 | Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 0.64% | 908.08K | $61.49M |
Analyst View
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SQM — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) trades at $75.66 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $40.31 to $94.63.
What is the market capitalisation of SQM?
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) has a market capitalisation of $10.81B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of SQM?
SQM trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.57. The industry average P/E is 22.16. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 3.06.
Does SQM pay a dividend?
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) currently offers a dividend yield of 3.38%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of SQM?
SQM has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.82%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 8.40%.
Is SQM a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.