Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
APD
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
$298.35
+1.87%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $66.43B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$92.58
+3.15%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $26.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Air Products and Chemicals Inc generates 172% more annual revenue ($12.46B vs $4.58B). APD leads profitability with a 16.9% profit margin vs 12.9%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
APD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-79.9%
Fair Value
$165.84
Current Price
$298.35
$132.51 premium
Margin of Safety
+9.0%
Fair Value
$82.67
Current Price
$92.58
$9.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 23.6%
Earnings expanding 52.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APD
The strongest argument for APD centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 23.6%.
Bull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.59 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : APD
The primary concerns for APD are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APD profiles as a mature stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (317M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 55/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is an American international corporation whose principal business is selling gases and chemicals for industrial uses. Air Products' headquarters is in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sociedad Qumica y Minera de Chile SA 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 worldwide. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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