QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR (SQM)
US8336351056 - ADR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SQM. SQM was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. SQM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. SQM is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally SQM also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make SQM suitable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SQM had positive earnings in the past year.
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
SQM's Return On Assets of 34.56% is amongst the best of the industry. SQM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SQM has a Return On Equity of 71.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SQM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SQM (46.56%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SQM is significantly above the industry average of 7.24%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (46.56%) for SQM is above the 3 year average (22.85%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 34.56% | ||
| ROE | 71.1% | ||
| ROIC | 46.56% |
ROA(3y)15.94%
ROA(5y)12.82%
ROE(3y)35.31%
ROE(5y)28.07%
ROIC(3y)22.85%
ROIC(5y)17.87%
1.3 Margins
SQM's Profit Margin of 35.24% is amongst the best of the industry. SQM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SQM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SQM's Operating Margin of 49.99% is amongst the best of the industry. SQM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SQM has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SQM (51.46%) is better than 93.98% of its industry peers.
SQM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 49.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.24% | ||
| GM | 51.46% |
OM growth 3Y31.62%
OM growth 5Y11.73%
PM growth 3Y36.62%
PM growth 5Y12.94%
GM growth 3Y22.97%
GM growth 5Y8.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SQM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
There is no outstanding debt for SQM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
SQM has an Altman-Z score of 4.65. This indicates that SQM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SQM's Altman-Z score of 4.65 is amongst the best of the industry. SQM outperforms 92.77% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SQM is 2.06, which is a good value as it means it would take SQM, 2.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.06, SQM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that SQM is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.45, SQM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.65 |
ROIC/WACC5.23
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
SQM has a Current Ratio of 2.48. This indicates that SQM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SQM has a better Current ratio (2.48) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.81 indicates that SQM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SQM (1.81) is better than 69.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EPS 1Y (TTM)N/A
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-63.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-36.95%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.47% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, SQM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-63.47%
EPS Next 2Y-0.6%
EPS Next 3Y-2.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-39.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.30, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SQM.
96.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SQM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SQM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
SQM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.36.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SQM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SQM is cheaper than 97.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.86, SQM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SQM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SQM is cheaper than 90.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of SQM may justify a higher PE ratio.
SQM's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.47% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.6%
EPS Next 3Y-2.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SQM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.90%, which is a nice return.
SQM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.34. SQM pays more dividend than 96.39% of the companies in the same industry.
SQM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.9% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SQM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 98.58%!
SQM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)98.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
57.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SQM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of SQM has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP57.99%
EPS Next 2Y-0.6%
EPS Next 3Y-2.47%
QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR
NYSE:SQM (12/27/2024, 8:04:00 PM)
Premarket: 37.2 -0.14 (-0.37%)37.34
-0.08 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.49%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.67B
Analysts40
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %103.39%
Short Ratio6.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.9% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)98.58%
DP57.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.42 | ||
| P/B | 1.96 | ||
| P/tB | 2.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)7.05
EY18.88%
EPS(NY)6.96
Fwd EY18.65%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY13.52%
OCF(TTM)8.45
OCFY22.62%
SpS38.35
BVpS19.01
TBVpS18.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 34.56% | ||
| ROE | 71.1% | ||
| ROCE | 65.69% | ||
| ROIC | 46.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 70.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 73.42% | ||
| OM | 49.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.24% | ||
| GM | 51.46% | ||
| FCFM | 13.16% |
ROA(3y)15.94%
ROA(5y)12.82%
ROE(3y)35.31%
ROE(5y)28.07%
ROIC(3y)22.85%
ROIC(5y)17.87%
ROICexc(3y)40.63%
ROICexc(5y)29.91%
ROICexgc(3y)42.97%
ROICexgc(5y)31.84%
ROCE(3y)32.24%
ROCE(5y)25.22%
ROICexcg growth 3Y101.98%
ROICexcg growth 5Y41.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y104.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y41.37%
OM growth 3Y31.62%
OM growth 5Y11.73%
PM growth 3Y36.62%
PM growth 5Y12.94%
GM growth 3Y22.97%
GM growth 5Y8.17%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -48.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 37.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.65 |
F-Score7
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC5.23
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)14.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.64%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)N/A
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-63.06%
EPS Next Y-63.47%
EPS Next 2Y-0.6%
EPS Next 3Y-2.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-36.95%
Revenue Next Year-39.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y175.25%
EBIT growth 3Y132.47%
EBIT growth 5Y53.95%
EBIT Next Year-99.92%
EBIT Next 3Y-91.12%
EBIT Next 5Y-84.23%
FCF growth 1Y1373.85%
FCF growth 3Y213.26%
FCF growth 5Y41.37%
OCF growth 1Y1092.78%
OCF growth 3Y112.16%
OCF growth 5Y42.09%