Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
$99.36
+0.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $32.98B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$79.16
+2.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kimberly-Clark Corporation generates 259% more annual revenue ($16.45B vs $4.58B). SQM leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 12.3%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
KMB
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+9.3%
Fair Value
$118.58
Current Price
$99.36
$19.22 discount
Margin of Safety
+22.0%
Fair Value
$96.41
Current Price
$79.16
$17.25 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 127 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 52.3% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 21.9x book value
Revenue declined 0.6%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KMB
The strongest argument for KMB centers on Return on Equity.
Bull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KMB
The primary concerns for KMB are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 4.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KMB profiles as a declining stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
KMB generates stronger free cash flow (575M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 52/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is an American multinational personal care corporation that produces mostly paper-based consumer products. The company manufactures sanitary paper products and surgical & medical instruments. Kimberly-Clark brand name products include Kleenex facial tissue, Kotex feminine hygiene products, Cottonelle, Scott and Andrex toilet paper, Wypall utility wipes, KimWipes scientific cleaning wipes and Huggies disposable diapers and baby wipes.
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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