Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile is a Chilean commodities producer with significant operations in lithium (primarily used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems), specialty...
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 29.24 (historical range: 3.43–55.39, median: 25.02), placing it at the 57th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 3.76 (range: 1.25–11.33, 57th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 16.68 (range: 2.79–34.11, 62th percentile).
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 29.24 | 25.02 | 57th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 3.76 | 2.63 | 57th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 | 12.94 | 62th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 11.38% | 7.66% | 73th | below its historical average |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) Valuation & P/E History
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector currently trading at $60.20 with a market capitalization of $17.2 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for SQM based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 29.24 is above the historical median of 25.02, placing SQM at the 57th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 3.76 compares to a median of 2.63.
SQM Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether SQM is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests SQM is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is SQM Overvalued or Undervalued?
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 59 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive SQM is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full SQM analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.SQM trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.