Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
AMR
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
$186.45
-1.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.49B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$92.17
+1.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $26.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 115% more annual revenue ($4.58B vs $2.13B). SQM leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs -2.9%. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AMR
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.1%
Fair Value
$207.72
Current Price
$186.45
$21.27 discount
Margin of Safety
+9.0%
Fair Value
$82.67
Current Price
$92.17
$9.50 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 52.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 15.7%
Earnings declined 95.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMR
The strongest argument for AMR centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMR
The primary concerns for AMR are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMR profiles as a turnaround stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (317M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 33/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · COKING COAL · USA
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. is a mining company. The company is headquartered in Bristol, Tennessee.
Visit Website →Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sociedad Qumica y Minera de Chile SA produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals and other products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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