Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsSSR Mining Inc (SSRM)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$75.43
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.61B
SSRM
SSR Mining Inc
$29.46
+3.46%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 180% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $1.89B). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 12.2%. SSRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.02. SSRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SSRM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Revenue surging 69.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 165.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 52.5%
Revenue surging 83.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 2967.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : SSRM
The strongest argument for SSRM centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 83.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : SSRM
The primary concerns for SSRM are Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
SSRM is growing revenue faster at 83.7% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (679M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SSRM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 74/100) and 83.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
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.
SSR Mining Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
SSR Mining Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of precious metal resource properties in Turkey and the Americas. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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