Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR (BVN)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
BVN
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR
$29.72
-11.70%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.55B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$72.70
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 159% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $2.05B). BVN leads profitability with a 47.7% profit margin vs 15.4%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. BVN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 87/100 (A).
BVN
Exceptional Buy87
out of 100
Grade: A
SQM
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+15.9%
Fair Value
$48.16
Current Price
$29.72
$18.44 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SQM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 48 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.5%
Revenue surging 103.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 139.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Revenue surging 69.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 165.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BVN
The strongest argument for BVN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 47.7% and operating margin at 52.5%. Revenue growth of 103.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 41.1%. Revenue growth of 69.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BVN
No major red flags identified for BVN, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
BVN is growing revenue faster at 103.0% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (679M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BVN scores higher overall (87/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 47.7% margins and 103.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING · USA
Compaa de Minas Buenaventura SAA, a precious metals company, is dedicated to the exploration, extraction, concentration, smelting and commercialization of minerals and polymetallic metals in Peru, the United States, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
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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