Ecolab Inc (ECL)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$255.59
-1.51%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $73.29B
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
Ecolab Inc generates 260% more annual revenue ($16.45B vs $4.58B). SQM leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 12.8%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ECL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ECL.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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 : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, 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
ECL profiles as a value 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.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (758M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 57/100) 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.
Ecolab Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Ecolab Inc., headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is an American corporation that develops and offers services, technology and systems that specialize in water treatment, purification, cleaning and hygiene in a wide variety of applications. It helps organizations both private market as well as public treat their water, not only for drinking directly, but also for use in food, healthcare, hospitality related safety and industry.
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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