Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
OEC
Orion Engineered Carbons SA
$7.18
-1.37%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $419.53M
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
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 196% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $1.79B). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs -5.0%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
OEC
Hold43
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
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.5%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -23.5% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OEC
The strongest argument for OEC centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : OEC
The primary concerns for OEC are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OEC profiles as a turnaround stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OEC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — 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 43/100), 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.
Orion Engineered Carbons SA
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Orion Engineered Carbons SA, produces and sells carbon black products in Germany, the United States, South Korea, Brazil, China, South Africa, the rest of Europe and internationally. The company is headquartered in Senningerberg, 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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