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SQM vs. VALE, CCJ, TECK, HBM, and MP

Should you buy Sociedad Quimica y Minera stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sociedad Quimica y Minera with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Sociedad Quimica y Minera include Vale (VALE), Cameco (CCJ), Teck Resources (TECK), HudBay Minerals (HBM), and MP Materials (MP). These companies are all part of the "non-metallic and industrial metal mining" industry.

How does Sociedad Quimica y Minera compare to Vale?

Vale (NYSE:VALE) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:SQM) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

Vale currently has a consensus price target of $16.54, indicating a potential upside of 12.47%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a consensus price target of $74.58, indicating a potential upside of 5.29%. Given Vale's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Vale is more favorable than Sociedad Quimica y Minera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vale
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Vale has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Vale had 2 more articles in the media than Sociedad Quimica y Minera. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Vale and 8 mentions for Sociedad Quimica y Minera. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Vale's score of 0.40 indicating that Sociedad Quimica y Minera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vale
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Vale pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays an annual dividend of $2.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Vale pays out 97.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a net margin of 15.38% compared to Vale's net margin of 7.21%. Vale's return on equity of 21.10% beat Sociedad Quimica y Minera's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vale7.21% 21.10% 9.18%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera 15.38%11.99%6.09%

21.9% of Vale shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.4% of Sociedad Quimica y Minera shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Vale has higher revenue and earnings than Sociedad Quimica y Minera. Vale is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sociedad Quimica y Minera, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vale$39.54B1.69$2.35B$0.6721.95
Sociedad Quimica y Minera$4.58B4.42$588.14M$2.8524.86

Summary

Vale beats Sociedad Quimica y Minera on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sociedad Quimica y Minera compare to Cameco?

Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:SQM) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Cameco pays an annual dividend of $0.17 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays an annual dividend of $2.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Cameco pays out 15.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Cameco has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera has higher revenue and earnings than Cameco. Sociedad Quimica y Minera is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cameco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cameco$2.49B15.95$421.96M$1.0884.51
Sociedad Quimica y Minera$4.58B4.42$588.14M$2.8524.86

Cameco has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Cameco currently has a consensus price target of $146.18, suggesting a potential upside of 60.16%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a consensus price target of $74.58, suggesting a potential upside of 5.29%. Given Cameco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Cameco is more favorable than Sociedad Quimica y Minera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cameco
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

In the previous week, Cameco had 19 more articles in the media than Sociedad Quimica y Minera. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Cameco and 8 mentions for Sociedad Quimica y Minera. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Cameco's score of 0.51 indicating that Sociedad Quimica y Minera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cameco
12 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cameco has a net margin of 18.38% compared to Sociedad Quimica y Minera's net margin of 15.38%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's return on equity of 11.99% beat Cameco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cameco18.38% 11.05% 7.65%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera 15.38%11.99%6.09%

70.2% of Cameco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.4% of Sociedad Quimica y Minera shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cameco shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Cameco beats Sociedad Quimica y Minera on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sociedad Quimica y Minera compare to Teck Resources?

Teck Resources (NYSE:TECK) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:SQM) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

78.1% of Teck Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.4% of Sociedad Quimica y Minera shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Teck Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a net margin of 15.38% compared to Teck Resources' net margin of 14.91%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's return on equity of 11.99% beat Teck Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Teck Resources14.91% 7.94% 4.62%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera 15.38%11.99%6.09%

Teck Resources presently has a consensus price target of $63.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a consensus price target of $74.58, suggesting a potential upside of 5.29%. Given Teck Resources' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Teck Resources is more favorable than Sociedad Quimica y Minera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Teck Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Teck Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Sociedad Quimica y Minera. Teck Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sociedad Quimica y Minera, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Teck Resources$7.70B3.65$1.00B$2.7321.32
Sociedad Quimica y Minera$4.58B4.42$588.14M$2.8524.86

Teck Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays an annual dividend of $2.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Teck Resources pays out 13.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Teck Resources has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Teck Resources had 2 more articles in the media than Sociedad Quimica y Minera. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Teck Resources and 8 mentions for Sociedad Quimica y Minera. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Teck Resources' score of 0.32 indicating that Sociedad Quimica y Minera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Teck Resources
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Sociedad Quimica y Minera beats Teck Resources on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sociedad Quimica y Minera compare to HudBay Minerals?

HudBay Minerals (NYSE:HBM) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:SQM) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

HudBay Minerals has a net margin of 27.75% compared to Sociedad Quimica y Minera's net margin of 15.38%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's return on equity of 11.99% beat HudBay Minerals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HudBay Minerals27.75% 10.04% 5.36%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera 15.38%11.99%6.09%

HudBay Minerals has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

HudBay Minerals presently has a consensus price target of $31.33, indicating a potential upside of 41.99%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a consensus price target of $74.58, indicating a potential upside of 5.29%. Given HudBay Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe HudBay Minerals is more favorable than Sociedad Quimica y Minera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HudBay Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Sociedad Quimica y Minera has higher revenue and earnings than HudBay Minerals. HudBay Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sociedad Quimica y Minera, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HudBay Minerals$2.21B4.43$568.50M$1.6613.29
Sociedad Quimica y Minera$4.58B4.42$588.14M$2.8524.86

HudBay Minerals pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays an annual dividend of $2.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. HudBay Minerals pays out 1.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, HudBay Minerals had 11 more articles in the media than Sociedad Quimica y Minera. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for HudBay Minerals and 8 mentions for Sociedad Quimica y Minera. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat HudBay Minerals' score of 0.31 indicating that Sociedad Quimica y Minera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
HudBay Minerals
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

57.8% of HudBay Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.4% of Sociedad Quimica y Minera shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of HudBay Minerals shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

HudBay Minerals beats Sociedad Quimica y Minera on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sociedad Quimica y Minera compare to MP Materials?

MP Materials (NYSE:MP) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:SQM) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

In the previous week, MP Materials had 9 more articles in the media than Sociedad Quimica y Minera. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for MP Materials and 8 mentions for Sociedad Quimica y Minera. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat MP Materials' score of 0.41 indicating that Sociedad Quimica y Minera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MP Materials
4 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

52.6% of MP Materials shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.4% of Sociedad Quimica y Minera shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.2% of MP Materials shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

MP Materials currently has a consensus price target of $79.54, indicating a potential upside of 60.96%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a consensus price target of $74.58, indicating a potential upside of 5.29%. Given MP Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe MP Materials is more favorable than Sociedad Quimica y Minera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MP Materials
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a net margin of 15.38% compared to MP Materials' net margin of -28.00%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's return on equity of 11.99% beat MP Materials' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MP Materials-28.00% -2.27% -1.13%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera 15.38%11.99%6.09%

MP Materials has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its share price is 86% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera has higher revenue and earnings than MP Materials. MP Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sociedad Quimica y Minera, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MP Materials$224.44M39.19-$85.87M-$0.42N/A
Sociedad Quimica y Minera$4.58B4.42$588.14M$2.8524.86

Summary

MP Materials beats Sociedad Quimica y Minera on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SQM vs. The Competition

MetricSociedad Quimica y MineraCHEM IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$20.24B$15.61B$4.52B$23.37B
Dividend Yield3.68%2.05%5.04%4.01%
P/E Ratio24.8635.4220.8631.11
Price / Sales4.422.486,450.0319.69
Price / Cash34.9414.4526.4624.90
Price / Book2.514.948.844.78
Net Income$588.14M$376.31M$157.11M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-4.97%-0.09%-0.09%0.94%
1 Month Performance-14.85%-3.89%-5.74%0.40%
1 Year Performance94.07%9.16%38.01%18.31%

Sociedad Quimica y Minera Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
4.2091 of 5 stars
$71.13
-2.5%
$74.58
+4.9%
+92.3%$20.30B$4.58B24.947,739
VALE
Vale
4.4273 of 5 stars
$15.09
+0.7%
$16.85
+11.6%
+47.1%$68.04B$38.40B22.5265,805
CCJ
Cameco
4.6377 of 5 stars
$97.50
+1.0%
$148.92
+52.7%
+21.8%$42.05B$2.49B90.283,082
TECK
Teck Resources
2.6728 of 5 stars
$61.47
+2.4%
$60.17
-2.1%
+56.5%$28.97B$7.70B22.527,400
HBM
HudBay Minerals
4.9934 of 5 stars
$23.36
+3.4%
$27.33
+17.0%
+114.6%$10.03B$2.21B14.073,072

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