SQM - Consolidated Report
Pricing as of: 2026-03-20
Pricing Context
Headline Snapshot
- Observations: 251 rows
- Last close: 71.16
- Day change: -4.69%
- Composite view: Hold / No strong view
Technical Trend
- Trend state: Recent breakout above 50d/200d trend
- Price above 50-day average: False
- Price above 200-day average: True
Volatility Regime
- Volatility state: High realized volatility (top 30% of sample)
- 20-day realised volatility (annualised): 0.57
- Volatility percentile: 80.87%
- Downside risk proxy triggered: False
Volume & Liquidity
- Volume/liquidity state: Volume near normal levels
- Latest volume: 1072066.00
- Volume percentile: 43.01%
- Volume z-score: -0.34
Price Position vs 52-Week Range
- 52-week position state: Mid-range within 52-week band
- Position within 52-week range: 0.74
- Drawdown from 52-week high: -16.70%
Positive scores favour adding exposure, negative scores favour trimming/reducing, zero indicates no strong directional bias based on the simple rules defined.
Model Signal (Daily)
The daily signal is constructed from trend and momentum: uptrend + positive momentum tends to generate Add bias; downtrend + negative momentum tends to generate Reduce bias.
Latest daily signal value: 0
Company Profile
- Name: Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
- Sector: Basic Materials
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Country: Chile
- Currency: USD
Description:
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives worldwide. The company offers sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and human and animal nutrition products comprising x-ray contrast media, biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants, pharmaceutical intermediates, polarizing films for LCD and LED screens, chemicals, organic compounds, and pigments, as well as added to edible salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. In addition, the company produces lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide which are used in the production of cathode material for, secondary batteries; lithium chloride; and basic lithium chemicals and lithium derivatives used in lubricating greases for heat-resistant glass, chips for the ceramic and glazing industry, and air conditioning chemicals, as well as other pharmaceutical syntheses and metal alloys. Further, it produces potassium sulfate; and potassium chloride which are used to nourish various crops. Additionally, the company produces and markets industrial chemicals, such as sodium nitrate mainly used in the production of glass and explosives, metal processing and recycling, and production of insulating materials and adhesives; potassium nitrate used as a raw material to produce frits and special glass, as well as in the enamel, metal treatment, and pyrotechnic sectors; solar salts used as a thermal storage medium in solar power generation plants; and potassium chloride as an additive in oil drilling and food processing sectors. Furthermore, it is involved in the sale of third-party fertilizers; and the exploration of copper, gold, and silver deposits. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Valuation & Ratios
| Metric | Value |
| Market Capitalisation | 20.33bn |
| Enterprise Value | 24.73bn |
| P/E | 34.54 |
| Forward P/E | 13.08 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.74 |
| Price / Book | 3.57 |
| Price / Sales | 4.44 |
| Profit Margin | 12.85% |
| Gross Margin | 29.56% |
| Operating Margin | 28.33% |
| Return on Equity | 9.67% |
| Return on Assets | 5.23% |
Analyst Data
- Consensus rating: Buy
- Mean recommendation score: 2.39
- Number of analysts: 17
Target prices
| Type | Value |
| Low | 40.00 |
| Mean | 76.51 |
| High | 100.00 |
Recommendations history
| Period |
Strong Buy |
Buy |
Hold |
Sell |
Strong Sell |
| 0m |
4 |
4 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
| -1m |
4 |
4 |
8 |
0 |
1 |
| -2m |
4 |
4 |
8 |
0 |
1 |
| -3m |
4 |
3 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
Earnings estimates
| Period |
Average |
Low |
High |
Year Ago EPS |
Analyst Count |
Growth |
| 0q |
1.26333 |
1.12 |
1.45 |
0.48000 |
3 |
163.19% |
| +1q |
1.69000 |
1.69 |
1.69 |
0.31000 |
1 |
445.16% |
| 0y |
4.93545 |
3.41 |
6.24 |
2.06000 |
13 |
139.58% |
| +1y |
5.43877 |
3.21 |
7.91 |
4.93545 |
13 |
10.20% |
Calendar
- Last dividend date: 2024-05-09
- Ex-dividend date: 2024-05-09
- Dividend payment date: 2024-05-28
Price Stats
Multi-horizon Returns
| Horizon | Return |
| 1W | -4.42% |
| 1M | -1.30% |
| 3M | 7.95% |
| 6M | 65.03% |
| 12M | n/a |
Drawdown & Volatility
- Max drawdown 3M: -19.47%
- Max drawdown 6M: -19.47%
- Max drawdown 12M: n/a
Actions
- Last dividend amount: 0.21
Split History (Tail)
| Date | Split |
| 2008-03-31 | 10.00 |
| 2016-04-27 | 1.03 |
Holders
Major Holders
| date |
Value |
| insidersPercentHeld |
0.00951 |
| institutionsPercentHeld |
0.34940 |
| institutionsFloatPercentHeld |
0.35275 |
| institutionsCount |
427.00000 |
Institutional Holders
| Date Reported |
Holder |
pctHeld |
Shares |
Value |
pctChange |
| 2025-12-31 |
Blackrock Inc. |
0.0106 |
1514256 |
107754462 |
0.0370 |
| 2025-12-31 |
RWC Asset Advisors (US) LLC |
0.0102 |
1462794 |
104092426 |
0.1867 |
| 2025-12-31 |
Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. |
0.0084 |
1193423 |
84923985 |
-0.2196 |
| 2025-12-31 |
Castle Hook Partners LP |
0.0070 |
1006637 |
71632292 |
1.0000 |
| 2025-12-31 |
Citadel Advisors Llc |
0.0062 |
879805 |
62606927 |
0.2363 |
Mutual Fund Holders
| Date Reported |
Holder |
pctHeld |
Shares |
Value |
pctChange |
| 2025-12-31 |
BARON SELECT FUNDS-Baron Emerging Markets Fund |
0.0033 |
478333 |
34038178 |
-0.0768 |
| 2025-11-30 |
GMO TRUST-GMO Resources Fund |
0.0030 |
423662 |
30147789 |
-0.4523 |
| 2025-12-31 |
Driehaus Mutual Funds-DRIEHAUS EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND |
0.0023 |
322452 |
22945685 |
1.0000 |
| 2026-01-31 |
ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST-Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Fund |
0.0022 |
308059 |
21921479 |
0.0000 |
| 2025-10-31 |
ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND II-KOPERNIK GLOBAL ALL-CAP FUND |
0.0021 |
296284 |
21083570 |
-0.5676 |
Risk & Short Interest
- Beta: 1.04
- 52 Week Change: 64.91%
- Short Ratio: 0.83
- Shares Outstanding: 142818904.00
- Float Shares: 103726514.00