Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$75.43
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.61B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$48.02
-4.19%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 195% more annual revenue ($15.61B vs $5.30B). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 3.7%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TX
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Revenue surging 69.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 165.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 218.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
0.0% revenue growth
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 15.4% and operating margin at 41.1%. Revenue growth of 69.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM profiles as a growth stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — 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 60/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 69.8% 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.
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.
Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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