Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$49.76
+2.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $19.82B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$91.60
-1.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $26.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dupont De Nemours Inc generates 51% more annual revenue ($6.92B vs $4.58B). SQM leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs -0.4%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DD
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DD.
Margin of Safety
+9.0%
Fair Value
$82.67
Current Price
$91.60
$8.93 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% revenue growth
ROE of 0.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book.
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 0.60 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DD
The primary concerns for DD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 127.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD profiles as a turnaround stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — 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 45/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dupont De Nemours Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly known as DuPont, is an American company formed by the merger of Dow Chemical and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company on August 31, 2017, and the subsequent spinoffs of Dow Inc. and Corteva. Prior to the spinoffs it was the world's largest chemical company in terms of sales.
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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