Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsCVR Partners LP (UAN)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$71.59
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $22.76B
UAN
CVR Partners LP
$109.87
-1.72%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 724% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $643.22M). UAN leads profitability with a 18.9% profit margin vs 15.4%. UAN trades at a lower P/E of 9.5x. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
UAN
Strong Buy71
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 41.1%
Revenue surging 69.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 165.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.5%
Earnings expanding 84.3% YoY
Revenue surging 26.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
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 : UAN
The strongest argument for UAN centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.9% and operating margin at 32.5%. Revenue growth of 26.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : UAN
The primary concerns for UAN are Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.86 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 69.8% revenue growth. 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.
CVR Partners LP
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
CVR Partners, LP, produces and distributes nitrogen fertilizer products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
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