Quanta Services Inc (PWR)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$719.17
+0.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $108.70B
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
Quanta Services Inc generates 468% more annual revenue ($30.12B vs $5.30B). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 3.7%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
PWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 51.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.9x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 99.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — 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.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100), 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.
Quanta Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Quanta Services is an American corporation that provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Capabilities include the planning, design, installation, program management, maintenance and repair of most types of network infrastructure.
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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