Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsJ-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares (YMAT)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$75.43
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.61B
YMAT
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares
$0.83
-16.93%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $15.13M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 53289% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $9.93M). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs -203.2%. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
YMAT
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 3137.0%
Revenue surging 30.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -649.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 56.4%
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 : YMAT
The strongest argument for YMAT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 30.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : YMAT
The primary concerns for YMAT are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM profiles as a growth stock while YMAT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
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 46/100), 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.
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. manufactures and trades in bicycles, sports accessories, and carbon fiber composite products in Taiwan and internationally. The company is headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan.
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