NewMarket Corporation (NEU)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
NEU
NewMarket Corporation
$790.13
-0.56%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.66B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$75.43
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 97% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $2.69B). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 15.2%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
NEU
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.6%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Revenue surging 69.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 165.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.5%
Earnings declined 4.9%
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NEU
The strongest argument for NEU centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.2% and operating margin at 23.6%.
Bull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 41.1%. Revenue growth of 69.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NEU
The primary concerns for NEU are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEU profiles as a declining stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 69.8% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (679M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 69.8% 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.
NewMarket Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
NewMarket Corporation participates in the petroleum additives business. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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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