Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsSteel Dynamics Inc (STLD)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$80.43
+2.75%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.41B
STLD
Steel Dynamics Inc
$235.84
-0.03%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $33.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Steel Dynamics Inc generates 205% more annual revenue ($20.54B vs $6.73B). SQM leads profitability with a 20.6% profit margin vs 7.8%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
SQM
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
STLD
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 48.8%
Revenue surging 136.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 646.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 33.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 83.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.6% and operating margin at 48.8%. Revenue growth of 136.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STLD
The strongest argument for STLD centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 33.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SQM
No major red flags identified for SQM, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : STLD
The primary concerns for STLD are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM profiles as a growth stock while STLD is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 136.7% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (761M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (83/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 20.6% margins and 136.7% 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.
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.
Steel Dynamics Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Steel Dynamics, Inc., is a steel producer and metal recycler in the United States.
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