What is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile EV-to-FCF?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De ChileSQM +1.13%88 EV-to-FCF is 56.15 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 23.21. GuruFocus rates SQM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Chemicals companies, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks worse than 75.98% on this metric.
SQM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -373.25 Med: 23.21 Max: 2981.6
Current: 56.15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile was 2981.60. The lowest was -373.25. And the median was 23.21.
SQM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 75.98% of 920
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.94
vs SQM: 56.15
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (NYSE:SQM) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's share price for today is $73.52.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.858.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's current Enterprise Value is $24,576 Mil.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $438 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 (SQM) has a EV-to-FCF of 56.15 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 23.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks #699 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-FCF too high?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's current EV-to-FCF of 56.15 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 23.21. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.94. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's value of 56.15 is 144.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks #699 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks #699 out of 920 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.94. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's value of 56.15 is 144.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.21 vs. the industry median of 22.94, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile has consistently been above 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-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 22.94, based on 920 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF of 56.15 is 144.8% above 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.94 — 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-FCF is 56.15, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 23.21. 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 (SQM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.78, compared to a current price of $73.52 — trading 53.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 56.15, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 23.21 and 144.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.94. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (SQM), the current EV-to-FCF is 56.15 as of Jul. 06, 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 (SQM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $73.52 is trading 53.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.78.
GuruFocus considers Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SQM:
EV-to-FCF: 56.15 (142% above median its 10-year median of 23.21)
GF Value™: $47.78 vs. price of $73.52 (53.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 144.8% above the Chemicals median (#699 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SQM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile Business Description
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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