Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) Stock

About Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., commonly known as SQM, is a major global producer and distributor of a diverse array of chemical and mineral products. Its extensive offerings include specialized plant nutrition solutions, iodine and its various chemical compounds, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, and a range of industrial chemicals, alongside other related products and services. Among its key agricultural products are specialty plant nutrients like potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, and sodium potassium nitrate, as well as customized blends and advanced fertilizers. The company also manufactures iodine and its derivatives, which are widely utilized across medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors. These applications encompass crucial ingredients for x-ray contrast agents, polarizing films essential for LCD and LED displays, various antiseptics, biocides, and disinfectants, components for pharmaceutical synthesis, electronic materials, and elements vital for pigments and dyes. Furthermore, SQM supplies lithium carbonates, which are indispensable for numerous applications. These range from electrochemical materials critical for battery manufacturing, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, and specialized heat-resistant glass, to chemicals used in air conditioning systems, continuous casting powders for steel extrusion, and processing agents for primary aluminum smelting. Lithium carbonates are also employed in pharmaceuticals and as an ingredient in gunpowder production, in addition to serving as a base for other lithium derivatives. Additionally, the company provides lithium hydroxide, valued for its role in the lubricating greases industry and as a key material for battery cathodes. The company's portfolio extends to potassium chloride and potassium sulfate, which are essential for cultivating various crops such as corn, rice, sugar cane, soybeans, and wheat. SQM also produces industrial chemicals including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts, alongside a variety of other fertilizers and custom blends. With a significant global footprint, SQM operates across Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and Asia. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. is led by CEO Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez, employs 8,344 people, headquartered in Santiago de Chile, CL, publicly traded since 1993.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) stock trades at $66.47 with a market capitalization of $18.99B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 40.89, price-to-book of 4.22, price-to-sales of 4.49. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $31.90 and $98.00, and currently trades 32.2% below its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 1.22%.

On profitability, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. generates a return on equity (ROE) of 10.31%, return on capital employed of 14.08%, an operating margin of 24.84%, a net profit margin of 15.37%.

In its most recent fiscal year, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. reported annual revenue of $4.6B, net profit of $587.0M, revenue has compounded at 20.3% a year over the last five years, profit at 28.9% a year. Profit growing faster than revenue points to expanding margins.

The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 3.27, total assets of $14.5B, $1.8B in cash and equivalents.

SQM has an average daily trading volume of 1,006,050.3 shares, a beta of 0.97.

Official website: www.sqm.com