Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsTrinseo SA (TSE)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$75.43
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.61B
TSE
Trinseo SA
$0.23
0.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.28M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 69% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $3.13B). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs -13.2%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TSE
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -5162.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 14.3%
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 : TSE
TSE has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : TSE
The primary concerns for TSE are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM profiles as a growth stock while TSE is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 69.8% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 29/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 69.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Trinseo SA
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Trinseo SA, a materials company, manufactures and markets synthetic rubber, latex binders, and plastic products in the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
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