Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$79.16
+2.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.98B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$323.36
+1.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 43% more annual revenue ($4.58B vs $3.19B). TER leads profitability with a 17.4% profit margin vs 12.9%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
TER
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+22.0%
Fair Value
$96.41
Current Price
$79.16
$17.25 discount
Margin of Safety
-98.5%
Fair Value
$161.93
Current Price
$323.36
$161.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 52.3% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 30.3%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.4% and operating margin at 30.3%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 92.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (317M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (70/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 17.4% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. SQM offers better value entry with a 22.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Teradyne Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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