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Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA: source evidence dated 2026-10-09.
- Daily close (USD)
- $63.91
- Market capitalization (USD)
- $4,952,905,708.6
- Price / earnings (TTM)
- 7.73
- Price / book
- 0.61
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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.
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| Daily close (USD) | $63.91 |
| Market capitalization (USD) | $4,952,905,708.6 |
| Price / earnings (TTM) | 7.73 |
| Price / book | 0.61 |
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Company size
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA's recorded market capitalization is $4,952,905,708.6. It measures the market value of the company's equity, rather than its revenue or cash balance.
Price relative to earnings
SQM's recorded P/E is 7.73: about $7.73 of share price for each $1 of trailing annual earnings per share. Compare that multiple with earnings growth and companies in the same business.
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SQM's recorded price-to-book ratio is 0.61. That compares its market equity value with recorded book equity. Examine its business and balance sheet to understand why those values differ.
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