Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsUnited States Antimony Corporation (UAMY)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$75.43
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.61B
UAMY
United States Antimony Corporation
$8.64
+6.25%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 13474% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $39.04M). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs -41.4%. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
UAMY
Avoid15
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.4x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -12.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.1%
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 : UAMY
The strongest argument for UAMY centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : UAMY
The primary concerns for UAMY are Price/Book, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM profiles as a growth stock while UAMY 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 15/100), 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.
United States Antimony Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
United States Antimony Corporation produces and sells antimony, silver, gold, and zeolite products in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Thompson Falls, Montana.
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