
SQM Valuation
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
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SQM Relative Valuation
SQM's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, SQM is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PS ratio of 2.70 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of -194.92. The fair price of Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) is between 39.06 to 70.51 according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
39.06-70.51
Current Price:45.68
Fair
14.04
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
Trailing
Forward
8.59
EV/EBITDA
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA. (SQM) has a current EV/EBITDA of 8.59. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 8.12. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 0.18, Undervalued between 0.18 and 4.15, Fairly Valued between 12.09 and 4.15, Overvalued between 12.09 and 16.06, and Strongly Overvalued above 16.06. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 8.59 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
11.79
EV/EBIT
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA. (SQM) has a current EV/EBIT of 11.79. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is 10.42. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -2.01, Undervalued between -2.01 and 4.20, Fairly Valued between 16.63 and 4.20, Overvalued between 16.63 and 22.85, and Strongly Overvalued above 22.85. The current Forward EV/EBIT of 11.79 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
2.63
PS
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA. (SQM) has a current PS of 2.63. The 5-year average PS is 3.08. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 0.75, Undervalued between 0.75 and 1.91, Fairly Valued between 4.24 and 1.91, Overvalued between 4.24 and 5.40, and Strongly Overvalued above 5.40. The current Forward PS of 2.63 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
12.96
P/OCF
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA. (SQM) has a current P/OCF of 12.96. The 5-year average P/OCF is 10.36. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -0.85, Undervalued between -0.85 and 4.75, Fairly Valued between 15.96 and 4.75, Overvalued between 15.96 and 21.56, and Strongly Overvalued above 21.56. The current Forward P/OCF of 12.96 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
2205.27
P/FCF
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA. (SQM) has a current P/FCF of 2205.27. The 5-year average P/FCF is 68.18. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -558.93, Undervalued between -558.93 and -245.38, Fairly Valued between 381.73 and -245.38, Overvalued between 381.73 and 695.29, and Strongly Overvalued above 695.29. The current Forward P/FCF of 2205.27 falls within the Strongly Overvalued range.
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 2.44. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 3.30 , the current P/B ratio is approximately -26.19% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 4.37, the current P/B ratio is about -44.23% higher. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately -0.56%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 1.94%, the current FCF yield is approximately -129.05% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 1.57% , the current FCF yield is about -135.84% lower.
2.43
P/B
Median3y
3.30
Median5y
4.37
-0.58
FCF Yield
Median3y
1.94
Median5y
1.57
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for SQM's competitors is 3.39, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA Corp (SQM) exhibits a P/S ratio of 2.70, which is -20.23% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -19.40%, this premium appears unsustainable.
P/S
P/E
EV/EBITDA
EV/EBIT
P/S
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of SQM increased by 17.29% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an increase in P/E Change from 14.73 to 27.22.
The secondary factor is the Revenue Growth, contributed -19.40%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of SQM in the past 1 year is driven by P/E Change. Which is more unsustainable.
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FAQ

Is Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) currently overvalued or undervalued?
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PS ratio of 2.70 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of -194.92. The fair price of Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) is between 39.06 to 70.51 according to relative valuation methord.

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) fair value?

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What is the current P/B ratio for Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) as of Aug 30 2025?

What is the current FCF Yield for Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) as of Aug 30 2025?

What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) as of Aug 30 2025?
