This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
SQM'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.85 Max: 1.59
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile was 1.59. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.85.
SQM's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 59.93% of 911
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1
vs SQM: 0.87
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (NYSE:SQM) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
70.905
/
80.87
=
0.88
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 4.3549.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Revenue per Share 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 $18.57.
* 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 Median PS Value of $80.87 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile and its competitors. This is 9414% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.45 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks #365 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Median PS Value too high?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's current Median PS Value of $80.87 is 9414% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.59. The Chemicals industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's value of $80.87 is 7987% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks #365 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile has a GF Scoreâ„¢ 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 Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile ranks #365 out of 911 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's value of $80.87 is 7987% above this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.45 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.00, 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 Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 1.00, based on 911 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value of $80.87 is 7987% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.00 — 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 Median PS Value is $80.87, which is 9414% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. 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 $45.15, compared to a current price of $70.91 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $80.87, which is 9414% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 7987% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.00. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (SQM), the current Median PS Value is $80.87 as of Jun. 26, 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 $70.91 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.15.
GuruFocus considers Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SQM:
Median PS Value: $80.87 (9414% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: $45.15 vs. price of $70.91 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7987% above the Chemicals median (#365 of 911)
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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