SQM (Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile) Research & Development: $0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SQM Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SA SQM
88 GF Score
Price $75.58
GF Value $45.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile Research & Development?

Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SQM -1.20% 88 Research & Development is $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SQM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile  (NYSE:SQM) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile Research & Development Historical Data

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Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $0 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $0 Mil mean?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (SQM) has a Research & Development of $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile and its competitors.
Is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Research & Development too high?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's current Research & Development is $0 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's Research & Development of $0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile and its competitors. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile's current Research & Development is $0 Mil. 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 $45.03, compared to a current price of $75.58 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile (SQM), the current Research & Development is $0 Mil as of Mar. 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 $75.58 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.03. GuruFocus considers Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SQM:

  • Research & Development: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $45.03 vs. price of $75.58 (67.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Address El Trovador 4285, 6th Floor, Las Condes, Santiago, CHL
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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