Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$92.17
+1.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $26.00B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$43.44
-1.12%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 241% more annual revenue ($15.61B vs $4.58B). SQM leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 2.7%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
TX
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+9.0%
Fair Value
$82.67
Current Price
$92.17
$9.50 discount
Margin of Safety
+77.9%
Fair Value
$205.14
Current Price
$43.44
$161.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 52.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. 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. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.7% 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 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (317M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 47/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. TX offers better value entry with a 77.9% margin of safety. 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.
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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