Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsCVR Partners LP (UAN)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$92.17
+1.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $26.00B
UAN
CVR Partners LP
$133.27
-0.72%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 655% more annual revenue ($4.58B vs $606.04M). UAN leads profitability with a 16.3% profit margin vs 12.9%. UAN trades at a lower P/E of 14.3x. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
UAN
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+9.0%
Fair Value
$82.67
Current Price
$92.17
$9.50 discount
Margin of Safety
-56.5%
Fair Value
$70.28
Current Price
$133.27
$62.99 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 52.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Earnings expanding 1031.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 6.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of -3.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UAN
The strongest argument for UAN centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.3% and operating margin at -3.8%.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : UAN
The primary concerns for UAN are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM profiles as a growth stock while UAN is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (317M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 48/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. 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.
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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