Chemical & Mining Co of Chile Inc (SQM)
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives in Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. It offers potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under the Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands. The company also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and human and animal nutrition products comprising x-ray contrast media, biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants, pharmaceutical intermediates, polarizing films for LCD and LED screens, chemicals, organic compounds, and pigments, as well as added to edible salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. In addition, it produces lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide which are used in the production of cathode material for, secondary batteries; lithium chloride; and basic lithium chemicals and lithium derivatives used in lubricating greases for heat-resistant glass, chips for the ceramic and glazing industry, and air conditioning chemicals, as well as other pharmaceutical syntheses and metal alloys. Further, the company produces potassium sulfate; and potassium chloride which are used to nourish various crops. Additionally, it produces and markets industrial chemicals, such as sodium nitrate mainly used in the production of glass and explosives, metal processing and recycling, and production of insulating materials and adhesives; potassium nitrate used as a raw material to produce frits and special ty glass, as well as in the enamel, metal treatment, and pyrotechnic sectors; solar salts used as a thermal storage medium in solar power generation plants; and potassium chloride as an additive in oil drilling and food processing sectors, as well as sells third-party fertilizers. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
- Symbol
- SQM
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
- Market cap
- $10.02B
- 52 week range
- 40.58 - 98
Valuation
- Share price
- $69.08 (close of 2026-09-23)
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.63x
- Price to book
- 1.93x
- Price to free cash flow
- 33.10x
- Enterprise value
- $13.47B
- Book value per share
- $36.40
Price performance
| Period | Change |
|---|
| 1 day | -0.65% |
| 5 days | -0.30% |
| 1 month | -15.71% |
| 3 months | -9.70% |
| 6 months | -8.37% |
| Year to date | +0.41% |
| 1 year | +59.83% |
| 3 years | +21.66% |
| 5 years | +23.65% |
| 10 years | +175.00% |
| All time | +2652.20% |
Profitability and growth
- Return on equity
- 13.18%
- Return on invested capital
- 9.07%
- Return on assets
- 5.96%
- Return on capital employed
- 11.49%
- Gross margin
- 29.30%
- Net margin
- 15.13%
- EBITDA margin
- 31.10%
- Revenue growth
- -39.35%
- Net income growth
- -25.79%
- Free cash flow growth
- 123.29%
Cash flow and balance sheet
- Free cash flow yield (TTM)
- 3.02%
- Current ratio
- 2.51x
- Net debt to EBITDA
- 2.95x
Latest reported year
- Period end
- 2024-12-31
- Fiscal year
- 2024
- Revenue
- $4.53B
- Cost of revenue
- $3.20B
- Gross profit
- $1.33B
- EBITDA
- $1.41B
- Net income
- $685.12M
- Earnings per share
- $4.80
- Interest expense
- $197.54M
- Shares outstanding
- 142.82M
Income statement by year
| Period end | Revenue | Gross profit | Net income | EPS |
|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $4.53B | $1.33B | $685.12M | $4.80 |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.47B | $3.08B | $923.19M | $6.46 |
| 2022-12-31 | $10.71B | $5.74B | $3.91B | $27.35 |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.86B | $1.09B | $585.45M | $4.21 |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.82B | $482.87M | $164.52M | $1.25 |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.94B | $560.05M | $278.12M | $3.34 |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.27B | $780.17M | $439.83M | $3.34 |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.16B | $762.50M | $427.70M | $3.25 |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.94B | $611.04M | $278.29M | $2.11 |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.73B | $542.75M | $220.36M | $1.68 |
Margins and returns by year
| Period end | Gross margin | Net margin | Return on equity | Return on capital |
|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 29.30% | 15.13% | 13.18% | 9.07% |
| 2023-12-31 | 41.18% | 12.36% | 20.62% | 17.94% |
| 2022-12-31 | 53.56% | 36.47% | 79.20% | 76.32% |
| 2021-12-31 | 38.08% | 20.45% | 18.20% | 38.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.57% | 9.05% | 7.61% | 13.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | 28.81% | 14.31% | 13.03% | 19.66% |
| 2018-12-31 | 34.43% | 19.41% | 20.57% | 29.54% |
| 2017-12-31 | 35.34% | 19.83% | 19.03% | 25.38% |
| 2016-12-31 | 31.51% | 14.35% | 12.06% | 55.14% |
| 2015-12-31 | 31.40% | 12.75% | 9.18% | 15.21% |
Cash and debt by year
| Period end | Cash | Debt |
|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.38B | - |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.04B | - |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.66B | - |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.52B | - |
| 2020-12-31 | $509.10M | - |
| 2019-12-31 | $588.53M | $69.14M |
| 2018-12-31 | $556.07M | $68.87M |
| 2017-12-31 | $630.44M | - |
| 2016-12-31 | $514.67M | $-1.06B |
| 2015-12-31 | $527.26M | - |
Free cash flow by year
| Period end | Free cash flow |
|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $302.89M |
| 2023-12-31 | $-1.30B |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.17B |
| 2021-12-31 | $357.80M |
| 2020-12-31 | $-140.01M |
| 2019-12-31 | $105.65M |
| 2018-12-31 | $280.15M |
| 2017-12-31 | $616.13M |
| 2016-12-31 | $502.41M |
| 2015-12-31 | $316.00M |
Dividend history
- Most recent payment
- 2026-09-08
- Paid in the last twelve months
- $2.46
| Payment date | Dividend per share |
|---|
| 2026-09-08 | $1.44 |
| 2026-05-08 | $1.03 |
| 2024-05-09 | $0.21 |
| 2023-12-06 | $0.50 |
| 2023-11-02 | $0.61 |
| 2023-07-13 | $0.79 |
| 2023-05-11 | $3.22 |
| 2022-12-08 | $3.08 |
Investor relations
Next earnings report
- Next confirmed report
- 2026-11-17
- Consensus EPS estimate
- $2.09
Past earnings dates
| Reported | Fiscal period | EPS estimate |
|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Jun/2026 | $2.03 |
| 2026-05-26 | - | - |
| 2026-02-27 | - | - |
| 2025-11-18 | - | - |
| 2025-08-20 | - | - |
| 2025-05-28 | - | - |
| 2025-03-04 | - | - |
| 2024-11-20 | - | - |
Filings and sources
- Company website
- sqm.com
- SEC filings
- 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K on EDGAR
- Earnings calendar
- All upcoming reports
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