Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsAmericas Silver Corp (USAS)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$75.43
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.61B
USAS
Americas Silver Corp
$5.83
+5.81%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 3168% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $162.19M). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs -35.6%. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
USAS
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SQM.
Margin of Safety
-45.0%
Fair Value
$3.64
Current Price
$5.83
$2.19 premium
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
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Revenue surging 187.9% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -24.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 : USAS
The strongest argument for USAS centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 187.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : USAS
The primary concerns for USAS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM profiles as a growth stock while USAS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
USAS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.14 — expect wider price swings.
USAS is growing revenue faster at 187.9% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (679M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 69.8% 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.
Americas Silver Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mineral properties in North America. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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