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Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (FRA:QYM) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €20,398 Mil.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,299 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile EV-to-EBIT Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's current Enterprise Value is €22,407 Mil.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,299 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (FRA:QYM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.75 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 16.49. Over the past decade, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.18 to 45.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks #305 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.75 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 16.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 45.89. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.85. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's value of 9.75 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks #305 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks #305 out of 1275 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.85. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's value of 9.75 is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.18 to 45.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.49 vs. the industry median of 16.85, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.85, based on 1,275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.75 is 42.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.75, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 16.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (FRA:QYM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.71, compared to a current price of €69.00 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.75, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 16.49 and 42.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.85. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (FRA:QYM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.75 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (FRA:QYM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €69.00 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €55.71.
GuruFocus considers Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QYM:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.75 (41% below median its 10-year median of 16.49)
GF Value™: €55.71 vs. price of €69.00 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Chemicals median (#305 of 1275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QYM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 and standard potassium fertilizers, iodine (primarily used in X-ray contrast media), and solar salts. The company extracts these materials through its high-quality salt brine deposits and caliche ore. SQM also sells lithium concentrate from a joint venture hard rock lithium project in Australia and expanding its lithium refining assets in China.
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