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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM)
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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with investment alternatives), Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals, Chile) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 81 (better than 81% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 93) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 41), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 98, is a strong buy recommendation based on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's financial characteristics. As the company Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 81) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 93), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 41) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | Chile |
| Industry | Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals |
| Index | IPSA, Low Emissions, Independent Boards Growth Markets, Water Efficiency |
| Size class | X-Large |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 63 |
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81 |
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85 |
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81 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 75 |
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13 |
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15 |
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93 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 27 |
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62 |
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51 |
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41 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 84 |
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12 |
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47 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | 81 |
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24 |
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45 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with investment alternatives), Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals, Chile) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 81 (better than 81% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 93) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 41), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 98, is a strong buy recommendation based on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's financial characteristics. As the company Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 81) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 93), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 41) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 63 |
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81 |
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85 |
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81 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 75 |
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13 |
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15 |
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93 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 27 |
|
62 |
|
51 |
|
41 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 63 |
|
55 |
|
49 |
|
98 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 81 (better than 81% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile. Price-to-Sales is 59 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 59% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 73% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 69. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile are expected to be higher than for 74% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 74). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 81, is a buy recommendation based on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 30 |
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52 |
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62 |
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59 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 51 |
|
95 |
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81 |
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73 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 39 |
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53 |
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71 |
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69 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 100 |
|
94 |
|
79 |
|
74 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 63 |
|
81 |
|
85 |
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81 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 93 (better than 93% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile. Sales Growth has a value of 92 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow more than 92% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a value of 100 and Capital Growth with a rank of 80 means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow both profits and invested capital more than of its competitors. But Stock Returns has only a rank of 35, which means that stock returns have recently been below 65% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 93, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile has only one below-average growth indicator, the stock returns. This is probably the least reliable growth indicator, because it measures company and investor expectations at the same time. The three other growth indicators, which are all positive for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile, are more reliable measures of growth momentum. For this reason, the company seems to be on a good trajectory, unless you think the current period is not representative, because of unique events that will not be repeated in the future. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 100 |
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1 |
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61 |
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92 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 86 |
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12 |
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6 |
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100 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | 30 |
|
98 |
|
9 |
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80 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 39 |
|
5 |
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35 |
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35 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 75 |
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13 |
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15 |
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93 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 41 (better than 41% compared with alternatives), the company Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 88, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 88% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 12, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 88% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 27, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 73% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 41 (worse than 59% compared with alternatives), Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 14 |
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22 |
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14 |
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12 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 88 |
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90 |
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90 |
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88 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 22 |
|
67 |
|
50 |
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27 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 27 |
|
62 |
|
51 |
|
41 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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56 |
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48 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | 50 |
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21 |
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54 |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | 88 |
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17 |
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23 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | 83 |
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23 |
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56 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | 84 |
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12 |
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47 |
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new |
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