Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.(SQM)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
SQM•NYSE
$93.46
$13.35B mkt cap·Price updated May 6, 2026
SectorBasic MaterialsIndustrySpecialty ChemicalsSub-IndustryIngredients, pigments and specialty minerals
AboutSociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals, and other products and services. The company offers specialty plant nutrients, including potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications comprising x-ray contrast media, polarizing films for LCD and LED, antiseptics, biocides and disinfectants, pharmaceutical synthesis, electronics, pigments, and dye components. In addition, the company offers lithium carbonates for various applications that include electrochemical materials for batteries, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, heat-resistant glass, air conditioning chemicals, continuous casting powder for steel extrusion, primary aluminum smelting process, pharmaceuticals, and lithium derivatives, as well as ingredient in manufacturing of gunpowder. Further, it supplies lithium hydroxide for the lubricating greases industry, as well as cathodes for batteries. Additionally, it offers potassium chloride and potassium sulfate for various crops, including corn, rice, sugar, soybean, and wheat; industrial chemicals, including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts; and other fertilizers and blends. The company operates in Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.Show more
- Revenue$4.53B-39.4%
- EBITDA$1.07B-62.4%
- Net Income-$404M-120.1%
- EPS (Diluted)-1.42-120.1%
- Gross Margin29.3%-28.8%
- EBITDA Margin23.65%-38.0%
- Operating Margin23.54%-38.2%
- Net Margin-8.93%-133.1%
- ROE-7.51%-119.6%
- ROIC9.03%-69.8%
- Debt/Equity0.93+13.5%
- Interest Coverage5.66-72.0%
SQM Key Insights
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis
✓Strengths
- ✓Excellent 3Y average ROE of 42.2%
- ✓Momentum leader: RS Rating 91 (top 9%)
- ✓Strong 5Y sales CAGR of 18.4%
- ✓Healthy 5Y average net margin of 16.8%
- ✓Trading near 52-week high
✗Weaknesses
No significant weaknesses identified
* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
SQM Price & Volume
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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SQM Growth Metrics
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years8.44%
5 Years18.43%
3 Years16.53%
TTM-9.24%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM263.24%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM263.39%
Return on Capital
10 Years21.78%
5 Years29.98%
3 Years41.57%
Last Year11.44%
SQM Recent Earnings
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 1/12 qtrs (8%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (33%)
Q1 2026Latest
Feb 27, 2026EPS
$0.64
Est $0.75
-14.7%
Revenue
$1.3B
Est $1.3B
+5.6%
Q4 2025
Nov 19, 2025EPS
$0.63
Est $0.69
-9.4%
Revenue
$1.2B
Est $1.2B
-4.4%
Q3 2025
Aug 20, 2025EPS
$0.31
Est $0.52
-40.4%
Revenue
$1.0B
Est $1.2B
-15.7%
Q2 2025
May 28, 2025EPS
$0.48
Est $0.63
-23.8%
Revenue
$1.0B
Est $1.1B
-7.0%
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026Latest | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.64vs $0.75-14.7% | $1.3Bvs $1.3B+5.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | $0.63vs $0.69-9.4% | $1.2Bvs $1.2B-4.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $0.31vs $0.52-40.4% | $1.0Bvs $1.2B-15.7% |
| Q2 2025 | May 28, 2025 | $0.48vs $0.63-23.8% | $1.0Bvs $1.1B-7.0% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
SQM Peer Comparison
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) competitors in Ingredients, pigments and specialty minerals — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison
| Company | Market Cap | Stock Price | P/E Ratio (TTM) | Revenue Growth 1Y | Net Margin | Return on Equity (ROE) | FCF Yield | Debt / Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ALB | 22.7B | 192.61 | -33.50 | -4.37% | -5% | -2.7% | 0.34 | |
 LAC | 1.45B | 5.99 | -28.52 | -26.94% | 0.02 | |||
 SGML | 2.55B | 22.85 | -49.28 | 15.18% | -23.32% | -44.63% | 1.91 | |
 MOS | 7.48B | 23.56 | 6.07 | 5.03% | 10.46% | 9.99% | 0.06 | |
 NTR | 35.51B | 73.81 | 15.57 | 5.33% | 8.44% | 9.11% | 0.51 | |
 CF | 18.39B | 119.74 | 13.35 | 19.34% | 23.73% | 20.41% | 0.51 | |
 ICL | 7.25B | 5.62 | 31.22 | 4.56% | 5.23% | 5.78% | 0.44 | |
 ASC | 766.68M | 18.79 | 21.35 | -23.56% | 13.22% | 6.37% | 0.20 |
Compare SQM vs Peers
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
SQM Income Statement
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales/Revenue | 1.94B | 2.16B | 2.27B | 1.94B | 1.82B | 2.86B | 10.71B | 7.47B | 4.53B | 4.33B |
| Revenue Growth % | 12.21% | 11.24% | 5.03% | -14.22% | -6.51% | 57.51% | 274.19% | -30.28% | -39.35% | -9.24% |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 1.33B | 1.39B | 1.49B | 1.38B | 1.33B | 1.77B | 4.97B | 4.39B | 3.2B | 3.13B |
| COGS % of Revenue | 68.49% | 64.66% | 65.57% | 71.19% | 73.43% | 61.92% | 46.44% | 58.82% | 70.7% | - |
| Gross Profit | 611.04M▲ 0% | 762.5M▲ 24.8% | 780.17M▲ 2.3% | 560.05M▼ 28.2% | 482.87M▼ 13.8% | 1.09B▲ 125.8% | 5.74B▲ 426.2% | 3.08B▼ 46.4% | 1.33B▼ 56.8% | 1.2B▲ 0% |
| Gross Margin % | 31.51% | 35.34% | 34.43% | 28.81% | 26.57% | 38.08% | 53.56% | 41.18% | 29.3% | 27.69% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | 12.58% | 24.79% | 2.32% | -28.21% | -13.78% | 125.76% | 426.24% | -46.4% | -56.84% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 162.29M | 144.44M | 113.61M | 126.4M | 180.37M | 162.82M | 205.28M | 230.66M | 261.21M | 286.96M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | 8.37% | 6.7% | 5.01% | 6.5% | 9.93% | 5.69% | 1.92% | 3.09% | 5.77% | - |
| Selling, General & Admin | 46.98M | 74.58M | 63.06M | 57.49M | 116.01M | 90.36M | 79.16M | 74.95M | 133.21M | 123.12M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | 2.42% | 3.46% | 2.78% | 2.96% | 6.38% | 3.16% | 0.74% | 1% | 2.94% | - |
| Research & Development | 11M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R&D % of Revenue | 0.57% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | 115.31M | 69.86M | 50.56M | 68.91M | 64.35M | 72.46M | 126.11M | 155.71M | 128M | 4M |
| Operating Income | 448.75M▲ 0% | 618.06M▲ 37.7% | 666.56M▲ 7.8% | 433.65M▼ 34.9% | 302.5M▼ 30.2% | 927.29M▲ 206.5% | 5.53B▲ 496.5% | 2.84B▼ 48.6% | 1.07B▼ 62.5% | 910.91M▲ 0% |
| Operating Margin % | 23.14% | 28.65% | 29.42% | 22.31% | 16.65% | 32.4% | 51.64% | 38.09% | 23.54% | 21.06% |
| Operating Income Growth % | 21.74% | 37.73% | 7.85% | -34.94% | -30.24% | 206.54% | 496.51% | -48.58% | -62.53% | - |
| EBITDA | 448.87M | 618.16M | 666.63M | 436.3M | 305.63M | 930.15M | 5.53B | 2.85B | 1.07B | 916.53M |
| EBITDA Margin % | 23.15% | 28.65% | 29.42% | 22.45% | 16.82% | 32.5% | 51.67% | 38.14% | 23.65% | 21.19% |
| EBITDA Growth % | 21.67% | 37.72% | 7.84% | -34.55% | -29.95% | 204.33% | 494.97% | -48.53% | -62.4% | -20.34% |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 117K | 98K | 74K | 2.64M | 3.13M | 2.86M | 2.78M | 3.91M | 5.05M | 5.63M |
| EBIT | 471.31M | 643.23M | 676.7M | 462.12M | 323.68M | 923.26M | 5.58B | 2.93B | 1.16B | 999.72M |
| Net Interest Income | -46.95M | -36.31M | -34.31M | -46.23M | -71.43M | -78.7M | -51.31M | -22.24M | -95.02M | -92.84M |
| Interest Income | 10.55M | 13.82M | 20.34M | 26.29M | 12.68M | 4.56M | 44.7M | 118.53M | 93.23M | 93.29M |
| Interest Expense | 57.5M | 50.12M | 55.67M | 72.52M | 84.1M | 83.37M | 96.01M | 140.77M | 188.26M | 186.26M |
| Other Income/Expense | -33.86M | -23.47M | -45.52M | -43.03M | -63.97M | -86.07M | -44.85M | -37.38M | -91.48M | -93.11M |
| Pretax Income | 414.89M▲ 0% | 594.59M▲ 43.3% | 621.04M▲ 4.4% | 390.62M▼ 37.1% | 238.54M▼ 38.9% | 841.22M▲ 252.7% | 5.49B▲ 552.2% | 2.81B▼ 48.8% | 974.41M▼ 65.3% | 817.8M▲ 0% |
| Pretax Margin % | 21.39% | 27.56% | 27.41% | 20.1% | 13.13% | 29.39% | 51.23% | 37.59% | 21.52% | 18.9% |
| Income Tax | 132.97M | 166.17M | 178.97M | 110.02M | 70.18M | 249.02M | 1.57B | 787.27M | 1.37B | 287.48M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 32.05% | 27.95% | 28.82% | 28.17% | 29.42% | 29.6% | 28.66% | 28.05% | 140.81% | 35.15% |
| Net Income | 278.29M▲ 0% | 427.7M▲ 53.7% | 439.83M▲ 2.8% | 278.12M▼ 36.8% | 164.52M▼ 40.8% | 585.45M▲ 255.9% | 3.91B▲ 567.2% | 2.01B▼ 48.5% | -404.36M▼ 120.1% | 524.5M▲ 0% |
| Net Margin % | 14.35% | 19.83% | 19.41% | 14.31% | 9.05% | 20.45% | 36.47% | 26.95% | -8.93% | 12.12% |
| Net Income Growth % | 26.29% | 53.69% | 2.84% | -36.77% | -40.85% | 255.86% | 567.23% | -48.48% | -120.09% | 263.24% |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 281.92M | 428.42M | 442.06M | 280.6M | 168.36M | 592.21M | 3.91B | 2.02B | -397.63M | 530.33M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 61.2M | 59.65M | 52.31M | 48.2M | 39.49M | 34.45M | 35.37M | 36.23M | 37.25M | 40.29M |
| EPS (Diluted) | 1.05▲ 0% | 1.61▲ 53.3% | 1.66▲ 3.1% | 1.04▼ 37.3% | 0.62▼ 40.4% | 2.05▲ 230.6% | 13.68▲ 567.3% | 7.05▼ 48.5% | -1.42▼ 120.1% | 1.84▲ 0% |
| EPS Growth % | 31.25% | 53.33% | 3.11% | -37.35% | -40.38% | 230.65% | 567.32% | -48.46% | -120.14% | 263.39% |
| EPS (Basic) | 1.06 | 1.63 | 1.67 | 1.04 | 0.62 | 2.05 | 13.68 | 7.05 | -1.42 | - |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 265.11M | 265.11M | 265.11M | 267.07M | 267.07M | 285.64M | 285.64M | 285.64M | 284.79M | 285.65M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 263.21M | 263.2M | 263.2M | 267.07M | 267.07M | 285.64M | 285.64M | 285.64M | 284.79M | 285.65M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 143.52% | 87.43% | 125.13% | 118.58% | 134.94% | 97.65% | 57.3% | 73.09% | - | - |
SQM Balance Sheet
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Current Assets | 2.34B | 2.47B | 2.4B | 2.68B | 2.57B | 4.59B | 6.99B | 5.87B | 5.58B | 5.52B |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 798.83M | 991.38M | 847.86M | 1.07B | 854.56M | 2.42B | 3.61B | 2.36B | 2.44B | 2.39B |
| Cash Only | 514.67M | 630.44M | 556.07M | 588.53M | 509.1M | 1.52B | 2.66B | 1.04B | 1.38B | 1.49B |
| Short-Term Investments | 284.16M | 360.94M | 0 | 485.69M | 345.46M | 905.17M | 950.17M | 1.32B | 1.06B | 894.49M |
| Accounts Receivable | 444.4M | 489.83M | 593.14M | 571.64M | 584.84M | 691.06M | 1.1B | 845.84M | 589.32M | 630.4M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 83.64 | 82.87 | 95.55 | 107.35 | 117.47 | 88.12 | 37.5 | 41.34 | 47.5 | 51.69 |
| Inventory | 993.07M | 902.07M | 913.67M | 983.34M | 1.09B | 1.18B | 1.78B | 1.77B | 1.7B | 1.84B |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 272.89 | 236.06 | 224.48 | 259.41 | 298.99 | 243.81 | 130.93 | 147.46 | 194.06 | 209.6 |
| Other Current Assets | 84.28M | 61.71M | 23.92M | 22.86M | 4.65M | 219.54M | 426.38M | 793.39M | 796.76M | 552.73M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 1.88B | 1.83B | 1.87B | 2B | 2.25B | 2.46B | 3.83B | 5.84B | 5.92B | 6.2B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 1.53B | 1.44B | 1.64B | 1.79B | 1.77B | 2.21B | 2.93B | 3.68B | 4.52B | 4.91B |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 1.27x | 1.50x | 1.38x | 1.09x | 1.03x | 1.29x | 3.66x | 2.03x | 1.00x | 0.93x |
| Goodwill | 37.97M | 44.18M | 34.72M | 34.73M | 41.97M | 34.6M | 967K | 958K | 948K | 958K |
| Intangible Assets | 132.45M | 123.67M | 31.44M | 23.46M | 196.29M | 56.88M | 69.49M | 155.87M | 34.85M | 29.32M |
| Long-Term Investments | 147.24M | 186.6M | 115.25M | 114.3M | 100.64M | -856.32M | -886.26M | 338.21M | 643.57M | 2.6B |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 32.55M | 6.16M | 639K | 524K | 3.43M | 6.11M | 1.11B | 1.36B | 562.48M | 2.13B |
| Total Assets | 4.22B▲ 0% | 4.3B▲ 1.8% | 4.27B▼ 0.7% | 4.68B▲ 9.7% | 4.82B▲ 2.9% | 7.04B▲ 46.2% | 10.82B▲ 53.6% | 11.71B▲ 8.2% | 11.5B▼ 1.8% | 11.73B▲ 0% |
| Asset Turnover | 0.46x | 0.50x | 0.53x | 0.41x | 0.38x | 0.41x | 0.99x | 0.64x | 0.39x | 0.37x |
| Asset Growth % | -9.15% | 1.84% | -0.66% | 9.75% | 2.87% | 46.19% | 53.59% | 8.19% | -1.79% | 17.53% |
| Total Current Liabilities | 580.35M | 748.04M | 555.66M | 776.81M | 475.88M | 991.71M | 3.05B | 2.35B | 2.22B | 1.96B |
| Accounts Payable | 200.22M | 195.86M | 163.37M | 205.41M | 203.35M | 279.09M | 358.71M | 441.78M | 448.15M | 359.6M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 55.02 | 51.25 | 40.14 | 54.19 | 55.62 | 57.48 | 26.32 | 36.71 | 51.09 | 45.01 |
| Short-Term Debt | 160.24M | 177.06M | 15.45M | 280.78M | 36.86M | 40.68M | 474.43M | 1.26B | 1.16B | 878.97M |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 6.51M | 5.3M | 18.57M | 3.03M | 6.43M | 639.06M | 19.34M | 9.83M | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 80.78M | 234.55M | 241.92M | 200.91M | 154.54M | -229.75M | 1.45B | 508.6M | 512.08M | 463.29M |
| Current Ratio | 4.02x | 3.30x | 4.32x | 3.45x | 5.40x | 4.62x | 2.29x | 2.50x | 2.51x | 2.51x |
| Quick Ratio | 2.31x | 2.09x | 2.67x | 2.19x | 3.10x | 3.43x | 1.71x | 1.74x | 1.75x | 1.75x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 301.51 | 267.68 | 279.89 | 312.57 | 360.84 | 274.45 | 142.11 | 152.1 | 190.46 | 216.29 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 1.33B | 1.3B | 1.57B | 1.77B | 2.18B | 2.84B | 2.84B | 3.79B | 4.08B | 4.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | 1.09B | 1.03B | 1.33B | 1.49B | 1.9B | 2.59B | 2.39B | 3.21B | 3.58B | 3.75B |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2M | 25.55M | 46.52M | 49.59M | 56.97M | 60.8M | 228.2M |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 205.28M | 0 | 0 | 156.1M | 110.42M | 289.82M | 394.69M | 298.38M | 1.24B |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 237.59M | 63.93M | 244.25M | 253.94M | 94.82M | 88.14M | 101.92M | 122.46M | 140.36M | 493.31M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.91B | 2.05B | 2.13B | 2.55B | 2.66B | 3.83B | 5.89B | 6.14B | 6.3B | 6.19B |
| Total Debt | 1.22B | 1.21B | 1.33B | 1.79B | 1.95B | 2.61B | 2.91B | 4.55B | 4.82B | 4.71B |
| Net Debt | 705.28M | -453.38M | 777.73M | 1.2B | 1.44B | 1.09B | 255.44M | 3.5B | 3.44B | 3.22B |
| Debt / Equity | 0.53x | 0.54x | 0.62x | 0.84x | 0.90x | 0.81x | 0.59x | 0.82x | 0.93x | 0.93x |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.72x | 1.96x | 2.00x | 4.10x | 6.39x | 2.81x | 0.53x | 1.60x | 4.50x | 5.14x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.57x | -0.73x | 1.17x | 2.76x | 4.73x | 1.18x | 0.05x | 1.23x | 3.21x | 3.21x |
| Interest Coverage | 7.80x | 12.33x | 11.97x | 5.98x | 3.60x | 11.12x | 57.61x | 20.21x | 5.66x | 5.37x |
| Total Equity | 2.31B▲ 0% | 2.25B▼ 2.6% | 2.14B▼ 4.9% | 2.13B▼ 0.2% | 2.16B▲ 1.3% | 3.22B▲ 48.7% | 4.93B▲ 53.4% | 5.57B▲ 12.9% | 5.2B▼ 6.6% | 5.53B▲ 0% |
| Equity Growth % | -3.88% | -2.59% | -4.88% | -0.16% | 1.32% | 48.71% | 53.36% | 12.87% | -6.63% | 22.66% |
| Book Value per Share | 8.70 | 8.48 | 8.06 | 7.99 | 8.10 | 11.26 | 17.27 | 19.49 | 18.25 | 19.37 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 2.25B | 2.19B | 2.09B | 2.09B | 2.12B | 3.18B | 4.9B | 5.53B | 5.16B | 5.49B |
| Common Stock | 477.39M | 477.39M | 477.39M | 477.39M | 477.39M | 1.58B | 1.58B | 1.58B | 1.58B | 1.58B |
| Retained Earnings | 1.78B | 1.72B | 1.62B | 1.62B | 1.64B | 1.65B | 3.35B | 3.84B | 3.62B | 3.9B |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -12.89M | -14.35M | -15M | -14.22M | 7.43M | -44.16M | -31.13M | 114.87M | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 61.2M | 59.65M | 52.31M | 48.2M | 39.49M | 34.45M | 35.37M | 36.23M | 37.25M | 40.29M |
SQM Cash Flow Statement
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from Operations | 633.66M | 758.27M | 524.84M | 426.97M | 182.23M | 822.52M | 4.08B | -178.29M | 1.27B | 1.27B |
| Operating CF Margin % | 32.67% | 35.15% | 23.16% | 21.97% | 10.03% | 28.74% | 38.09% | -2.39% | 28.15% | - |
| Operating CF Growth % | 48.29% | 19.67% | -30.78% | -18.65% | -57.32% | 351.35% | 396.06% | -104.37% | 814.93% | 175.05% |
| Net Income | 278.29M | 110.45M | 108.63M | 278.12M | 164.52M | 585.45M | 3.91B | 2.01B | 0 | 524.5M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 249.79M | 240.82M | 221.07M | 206.68M | 201.88M | 215.5M | 2.78M | 278.42M | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 105.58M | 406.99M | 195.14M | -57.82M | -184.16M | 21.57M | 171.07M | -2.47B | 1.27B | 933.97M |
| Working Capital Changes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Receivables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Payables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from Investing | 162.39M | -248.07M | -187M | -485.47M | -167.09M | -1.01B | -909.4M | -1.48B | -1.21B | -945.66M |
| Capital Expenditures | -131.25M | -142.14M | -244.69M | -323.82M | -322.24M | -464.72M | -905.25M | -1.12B | -971.79M | -988.45M |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 6.77% | 6.59% | 10.8% | 16.66% | 17.73% | 16.24% | 8.45% | 14.94% | 21.46% | - |
| Acquisitions | -45M | -38.09M | 50M | -1.61M | 4.05M | 13.09M | -31.89M | 0 | -133.66M | -34.02M |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | 338.64M | -29.75M | 7.69M | 31.21M | 151.1M | -602.58M | -5.55M | -323.42M | 247.96M | 76.47M |
| Cash from Financing | -816.41M | -411.92M | -387.31M | 105.9M | -94.13M | 1.21B | -2B | 47.91M | 282.38M | -160.01M |
| Debt Issued (Net) | -417M | -37.99M | 163.04M | 442.9M | 135.88M | 685.89M | 245.89M | 1.55B | 371.89M | -129.56M |
| Equity Issued (Net) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1000K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | -399.41M | -373.93M | -550.35M | -329.79M | -222M | -571.7M | -2.24B | -1.47B | -67.22M | -5.91M |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7.22M | -8.02M | -7.96M | -10.48M | -34.26M | -22.29M | -24.54M |
| Net Change in Cash | -12.59M▲ 0% | 115.77M▲ 1019.5% | -74.37M▼ 164.2% | 32.46M▲ 143.7% | -79.43M▼ 344.7% | 1.01B▲ 1366.5% | 1.14B▲ 13.3% | -1.61B▼ 241.5% | 336.48M▲ 120.8% | -74.18M▲ 0% |
| Free Cash Flow | 500.32M▲ 0% | 285.55M▼ 42.9% | 120.76M▼ 57.7% | 103.16M▼ 14.6% | -140.01M▼ 235.7% | 357.8M▲ 355.6% | 3.17B▲ 787.3% | -1.28B▼ 140.4% | 302.89M▲ 123.6% | 65.65M▲ 0% |
| FCF Margin % | 25.8% | 13.24% | 5.33% | 5.31% | -7.7% | 12.5% | 29.64% | -17.17% | 6.69% | 1.52% |
| FCF Growth % | 58.33% | -42.93% | -57.71% | -14.58% | -235.73% | 355.56% | 787.34% | -140.38% | 123.63% | 112.23% |
| FCF per Share | 1.89 | 1.08 | 0.46 | 0.39 | -0.52 | 1.25 | 11.12 | -4.49 | 1.06 | 1.06 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | 2.28x | 1.77x | 1.19x | 1.54x | 1.11x | 1.40x | 1.04x | -0.09x | -3.15x | 0.13x |
| Interest Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SQM Key Ratios
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.82% | 18.78% | 20.06% | 13.02% | 7.66% | 21.77% | 95.88% | 38.34% | -7.51% | 9.48% |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 10.35% | 15.88% | 17.42% | 10.4% | 6.53% | 17.57% | 87.35% | 29.92% | 9.03% | 9.03% |
| Gross Margin | 31.51% | 35.34% | 34.43% | 28.81% | 26.57% | 38.08% | 53.56% | 41.18% | 29.3% | 27.69% |
| Net Margin | 14.35% | 19.83% | 19.41% | 14.31% | 9.05% | 20.45% | 36.47% | 26.95% | -8.93% | 12.12% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.53x | 0.54x | 0.62x | 0.84x | 0.90x | 0.81x | 0.59x | 0.82x | 0.93x | 0.93x |
| Interest Coverage | 7.80x | 12.33x | 11.97x | 5.98x | 3.60x | 11.12x | 57.61x | 20.21x | 5.66x | 5.37x |
| FCF Conversion | 2.28x | 1.77x | 1.19x | 1.54x | 1.11x | 1.40x | 1.04x | -0.09x | -3.15x | 0.13x |
| Revenue Growth | 12.21% | 11.24% | 5.03% | -14.22% | -6.51% | 57.51% | 274.19% | -30.28% | -39.35% | -9.24% |
SQM Frequently Asked Questions
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) reported $4.33B in revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 956% increase from $409.6M in 1995.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) saw revenue decline by 39.4% over the past year.
Yes, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) is profitable, generating $524.5M in net income for fiscal year 2024 (-8.9% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Yes, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.25%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) has a return on equity (ROE) of -7.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) generated $65.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2024. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
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