ArcelorMittal SA ADR (MT)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
MT
ArcelorMittal SA ADR
$57.21
+2.31%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $42.56B
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
ArcelorMittal SA ADR generates 1241% more annual revenue ($61.35B vs $4.58B). SQM leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 5.1%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
MT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.0%
Fair Value
$51.66
Current Price
$57.21
$5.55 premium
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.8% YoY
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
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
1.7% revenue growth
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of -5.1%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MT
The strongest argument for MT centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : MT
The primary concerns for MT are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
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
MT profiles as a value stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.71 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
MT generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 62/100) 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.
ArcelorMittal SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
ArcelorMittal owns and operates steelmaking and mining facilities in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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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