Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$48.19
-3.15%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $19.55B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$78.65
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $22.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dupont De Nemours Inc generates 31% more annual revenue ($6.92B vs $5.30B). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs -0.4%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
DD
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% revenue growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -0.2% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
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 : DD
The primary concerns for DD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 127.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD profiles as a turnaround stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 69.8% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (679M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 69.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dupont De Nemours Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly known as DuPont, is an American company formed by the merger of Dow Chemical and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company on August 31, 2017, and the subsequent spinoffs of Dow Inc. and Corteva. Prior to the spinoffs it was the world's largest chemical company in terms of sales.
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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