Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
SQMBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) is listed under Specialty Chemicals. With a market capitalization of $21.61B, it sits in large-cap territory. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives in Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally.
Market Cap
$21.61B
Beta
1.02
P/E (TTM)
15.57
P/E (Fwd)
11.26
EPS (TTM)
$4.86
EPS (Fwd)
$6.72
ROE
21.8%
ROA
11.6%
Cash
$4.35B
Total Debt
$5.31B
Free CF
$2.62B
52W Change
82.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SQM stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, SQM finished 4.53% above its 150-day moving average ($77.62) and 7.60% above its 200-day moving average ($75.41). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SQM overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, SQM's RSI(14) was 70.5, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. carries $5.31B in total debt against $4.35B in cash reserves — debt is modestly above the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $2.62B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 21.8% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 11.6% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has pulled back from $10.71B (2022) to $4.58B (2025), a 57% decline worth watching.
As with any equity investment, SQM carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing SQM's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.