PPG Industries Inc (PPG)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$106.41
+2.24%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.96B
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
PPG Industries Inc generates 252% more annual revenue ($16.12B vs $4.58B). SQM leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 9.8%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
PPG
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.2%
Fair Value
$156.34
Current Price
$106.41
$49.93 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
4.2% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
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
PPG profiles as a value stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PPG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — 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 63/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. PPG offers better value entry with a 16.2% margin of safety. 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.
PPG Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
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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