Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
NYSE: SQM · BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
Updated 2026-07-29
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for SQM.
Valued
Fundamentals support the current valuation. Strong combination of growth, quality, and price.
SQM historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in SQM's own 5Y range.
SQM intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Standard discounted cash flow models produce unreliable output for unprofitable or near-breakeven companies. Revenue-based multiples such as P/S and EV/Sales, combined with the historical valuation position above, give a more reliable read for this stock.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
SQM valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 23.38x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 3.60x
Is SQM overvalued in 2026?
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM) currently trades at $67.55 per share with a market capitalization of $19,100,602,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock looks attractively valued with a Smart Value Score of 77/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 23.4x, below its 5-year median of 25.9x. The PEG ratio of 0.31 suggests earnings growth is outpacing the multiple, a classic sign of undervaluation.
Looking at its own history, SQM is currently trading cheaper than 63% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 38th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.
A standard DCF model does not produce reliable output for SQM under current conditions. For unprofitable or near-breakeven companies, revenue-based multiples such as EV/Sales and historical P/S percentile are more informative than intrinsic value calculations.
The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: SQM looks attractively valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 77/100. The combination of reasonable price, healthy growth, and quality fundamentals makes it worth serious consideration.
Frequently asked questions
Is SQM overvalued?
SQM scores 77/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade B+), a strong overall profile. A standard DCF is unreliable here given the profitability profile, so valuation leans on revenue-based measures like EV/Sales and the P/S percentile below.
What is SQM's fair value?
A standard DCF is unreliable for SQM given its current profitability profile. Revenue-based approaches like EV/Sales or the historical P/S percentile are more informative for this stock.
What P/E ratio does SQM trade at?
SQM trades at a P/E of 23.4x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 25.9x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting below its own median means the stock is cheaper than usual relative to its earnings.
Is SQM a buy based on valuation?
Our Smart Value rating for SQM is Buy, from a Smart Value Score of 77/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The rating leans on growth and financial strength, and valuation is usually the weakest leg for a name scoring this high. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.
How does SQM's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, SQM sits in the 38th percentile of its own 5Y range, below its long-run median relative to where it has traded. A low percentile means today's multiple is near the bottom of its historical band.
What is SQM's Smart Value Score?
SQM's Smart Value Score is 77/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.