Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$80.43
+2.75%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.41B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$55.83
+1.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 138% more annual revenue ($16.00B vs $6.73B). SQM leads profitability with a 20.6% profit margin vs 4.4%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
SQM
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
TX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 48.8%
Revenue surging 136.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 646.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 59.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 20.6% and operating margin at 48.8%. Revenue growth of 136.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SQM
No major red flags identified for SQM, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM profiles as a growth stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 136.7% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (761M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (83/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 20.6% margins and 136.7% 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.
Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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