Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$75.43
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.61B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$7.34
-6.02%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 81% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $2.92B). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs -15.8%. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TROX
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SQM.
Margin of Safety
+75.3%
Fair Value
$34.11
Current Price
$7.34
$26.77 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 48.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
3.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -30.8% — 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 : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM profiles as a growth stock while TROX is a turnaround 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 48/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 69.8% revenue growth. TROX offers better value entry with a 75.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Tronox Holdings PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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