Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
SQMBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Oct 24, 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. At a $16.32B market cap, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. ranks as a large-cap company within basic materials. 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
$16.32B
Beta
1.07
P/E (TTM)
11.76
P/E (Fwd)
8.21
EPS (TTM)
$4.86
EPS (Fwd)
$6.96
ROE
21.8%
ROA
11.6%
Cash
$4.35B
Total Debt
$5.31B
Free CF
$2.62B
52W Change
25.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SQM stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, SQM finished 20.01% below its 150-day moving average ($75.17) and 19.59% below its 200-day moving average ($74.78). 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 October 20, 2026 close, SQM's RSI(14) was 22.4, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, SQM has $4.35B in cash with $5.31B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $2.62B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 21.8%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. and its sector.