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Basic Materials - Chemicals - Specialty - NYSE - CL
$ 38.14
0.633 %
$ 10.7 B
Market Cap
423.78
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

Sociedad 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.[ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one SQM stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 38.1 USD, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart SQM

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FINANCIALS
7.47 B REVENUE
-30.28%
2.89 B OPERATING INCOME
-47.71%
2.01 B NET INCOME
-48.48%
-178 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-4.56%
-1.48 B INVESTING CASH FLOW
-62.91%
47.9 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
102.39%
1.29 B REVENUE
19.28%
329 M OPERATING INCOME
-0.69%
214 M NET INCOME
100.00%
559 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
271.11%
-830 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-550.80%
-19.9 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-60.22%
Balance Sheet Decomposition Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
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Current Assets 5.87 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 2.36 B
Receivables 827 M
Other Current Assets 2.68 B
Non-Current Assets 5.84 B
Long-Term Investments 347 M
PP&E 3.68 B
Other Non-Current Assets 1.81 B
Current Liabilities 2.35 B
Accounts Payable 442 M
Short-Term Debt 1.27 B
Other Current Liabilities 635 M
Non-Current Liabilities 3.79 B
Long-Term Debt 3.27 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 517 M
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
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Revenue 7.47 B
Cost Of Revenue 4.39 B
Gross Profit 3.07 B
Operating Expenses 181 M
Operating Income 2.89 B
Other Expenses 879 M
Net Income 2.01 B
RATIOS
41.16% GROSS MARGIN
41.16%
38.73% OPERATING MARGIN
38.73%
26.95% NET MARGIN
26.95%
36.39% ROE
36.39%
17.19% ROA
17.19%
20.81% ROIC
20.81%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
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Net Income 2.01 B
Depreciation & Amortization 278 M
Capital Expenditures -1.1 B
Stock-Based Compensation 0
Change in Working Capital 0
Others -2.47 B
Free Cash Flow -1.28 B
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for SQM of $49.4 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $35 to a high of $65 .
SQM Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
35 USD -8.23%
SQM Average Price Target Wall Street Target
49.4 USD 29.44%
SQM Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
65 USD 70.42%
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.57% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.144 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
5. COMPETITION
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
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7. News
Sociedad QuíMica y Minera de Chile: A Key Lithium Player On A Path Of Strong Recovery I rate SQM a "Strong Buy" due to its key role in lithium, expected demand surge, and solid financials despite recent market headwinds. The company benefits from privileged access to Chile's rich lithium reserves and strategic partnerships, ensuring long-term growth and efficiency. SQM's aggressive expansion plans in Chile, Australia, and China aim to significantly boost production and revenue by 2025. seekingalpha.com - 1 week ago
Lithium Miners News For The Month Of October 2024 Lithium prices were flat the past month. Lithium market news - The US government is reportedly examining price support mechanisms for domestic critical mineral projects. BloombergNEF forecasts lithium deficits may begin in 2025. Lithium company news - Arcadium Lithium confirms takeover offer from Rio Tinto. Bikita Minerals has shut down one of its production plants, citing weak global prices. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
Global Lithium Demand Soars: Top 3 Stocks Positioned to Gain The push toward new, more efficient, rechargeable batteries across multiple industries has driven demand for lithium skyward. Total global demand for the precious metal increased from 101 kilotons in 2021 to 165 kilotons in 2023, according to the International Energy Agency. marketbeat.com - 4 weeks ago
Why SQM, Standard Lithium, and Piedmont Lithium Stocks All Dropped Today Two of these lithium stocks look a lot riskier than the third. fool.com - 1 month ago
S&P 500 Hits Record Highs: 3 Stocks With Huge Growth Potential This week, the stock market has done what only a few were expecting it could do. The S&P 500 has hit another new all-time high, and while that is good for most stocks, not every one is made – or treated – equally. marketbeat.com - 1 month ago
SQM: A Diversified Minerals Portfolio, Driving Growth Across Energy, Tech, and Agriculture Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM, Financial), based in Chile, has established itself as one of the world's leading producers of lithium, iodine, and potassium derivatives. gurufocus.com - 1 month ago
Three Lithium Stocks Soaring Thanks to Mining Giant Rio Tinto On Friday, The Australian reported that Rio Tinto might be looking at M&A in the lithium space. That sent shares of Albemarle, Arcadium, and SQM higher. barrons.com - 1 month ago
2 Lithium Stocks For Your September 2024 Watchlist Lithium stocks to keep on watch in the stock market today. stockmarket.com - 1 month ago
LiTHOS Provides Q3 Corporate & Operational Update VANCOUVER, BC , Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - LiTHOS Group Ltd. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
3 Undervalued Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore Right Now The S&P 500 has been trading within 10% of its all-time high price, which means most investors and stocks could be doing great by following the overall market trend. However, that's not the case today, as some names have significantly fallen behind the broader market. marketbeat.com - 2 months ago
Why Lithium Stocks Are Rocking Today Chinese battery maker CATL is contemplating shutting down one of the country's largest lithium mines, citing low lithium prices and high cost of production. A shutdown could cut Chinese lithium production by 8% -- or fail to cut it at all. fool.com - 2 months ago
Andrada signs development deal with SQM for lithium at Uis Andrada Mining Ltd (AIM:ATM, OTC:AFTTF) has partnered with Chile-based SQM (NYSE:SQM), one of the world's largest lithium chemicals producers, to develop its Lithium Ridge prospect at Uis in Namibia. In a three-stage deal, SQM (NYSE:SQM) can take a 50% stake in Grace Simba Investments (GSI), the Andrada subsidiary with the Lithium Ridge licence. proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. SQM

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COUNTRY CL
INDUSTRY Chemicals - Specialty
MARKET CAP $ 10.7 B
Dividend Yield 0.57%
Description Sociedad 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.
Contact El Trovador 4285, Santiago de Chile, https://www.sqm.com
IPO Date Sept. 21, 1993
Employees 7909
Officers Mr. Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez Chief Executive Officer Mr. Carlos Diaz Ortiz Executive Vice President of Lithium Nelson Torres Vice President of Operations, Mine & Leaching, SQM, Iodine and Plant Nutrition Ms. Ana Maria Munoz Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit Manager Trinidad Reyes Director of Development Mr. Gonzalo Aguirre T. Vice President of Legal & General Counsel Irina Axenova Head of Investor Relations Mr. Pablo C. Altimiras Executive Vice President of Nitrates Iodine Rodrigo Jasen Vice President People & Culture Mr. Gerardo Illanes G. Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Finance