CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (SQM) Financial Ratio Screen

NYSE Basic Materials Chile USD 22625M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (SQM) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. The company's debt ratio of 32.6% exceeds the 30% MSCI new-inclusion threshold relative to total assets. CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC operates in the Basic Materials sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

SQM financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
32.6%
Fail vs 30%
Cash ratio
18.8%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
26.9%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
1.9%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
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Financial periodDecember 2025Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Specialty Chemicals) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives in Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. It offers potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under the Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands. The company also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and human and animal nutrition products comprising x-ray contrast media, biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants, pharmaceutical intermediates, polarizing films for LCD and LED screens, chemicals, organic compounds, and pigments, as well as added to edible salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. In addition, it produces lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide which are used in the production of cathode material for, secondary batteries; lithium chloride; and basic lithium chemicals and lithium derivatives used in lubricating greases for heat-resistant glass, chips for the ceramic and glazing industry, and air conditioning chemicals, as well as other pharmaceutical syntheses and metal alloys. Further, the company produces potassium sulfate; and potassium chloride which are used to nourish various crops. Additionally, it produces and markets industrial chemicals, such as sodium nitrate mainly used in the production of glass and explosives, metal processing and recycling, and production of insulating materials and adhesives; potassium nitrate used as a raw material to produce frits and special ty glass, as well as in the enamel, metal treatment, and pyrotechnic sectors; solar salts used as a thermal storage medium in solar power generation plants; and potassium chloride as an additive in oil drilling and food processing sectors, as well as sells third-party fertilizers. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 32.6%
/ 30%
18.8%
/ 30%
26.9%
/ 30%
1.87%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 32.6%
/ 33%
18.8%
/ 33%
26.9%
/ 50%
1.87%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
17.0
Forward: 11.2
EPS
$4.67
Dividend Yield
125.0%
Payout: 21.2%
P/B Ratio
3.6
EV/EBITDA
8.6
EV: $26.0B
Revenue
$4.6B
Growth: 136.7%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility
Current Ratio
2.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 42.2%
Operating Margin 48.8%
Net Margin 20.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 21.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 11.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow$438M
Total Debt$4.7B
Debt-to-Equity61.2
Current Ratio2.6
Total Assets$14.5B

Price & Trading

Last Close$82.33
50-Day MA$73.27
200-Day MA$74.89
Avg Volume1.1M
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
$40.58
$98.00

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-08-26 for the financial period December 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (SQM)

CEO
Mr. Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez
Employees
7,637
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Country
Chile
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 22625M
Currency
USD

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives in Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. It offers potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under the Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands. The company also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and human and animal nutrition products comprising x-ray contrast media, biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants, pharmaceutical intermediates, polarizing films for LCD and LED screens, chemicals, organic compounds, and pigments, as well as added to edible salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. In addition, it produces lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide which are used in the production of cathode material for, secondary batteries; lithium chloride; and basic lithium chemicals and lithium derivatives used in lubricating greases for heat-resistant glass, chips for the ceramic and glazing industry, and air conditioning chemicals, as well as other pharmaceutical syntheses and metal alloys. Further, the company produces potassium sulfate; and potassium chloride which are used to nourish various crops. Additionally, it produces and markets industrial chemicals, such as sodium nitrate mainly used in the production of glass and explosives, metal processing and recycling, and production of insulating materials and adhesives; potassium nitrate used as a raw material to produce frits and special ty glass, as well as in the enamel, metal treatment, and pyrotechnic sectors; solar salts used as a thermal storage medium in solar power generation plants; and potassium chloride as an additive in oil drilling and food processing sectors, as well as sells third-party fertilizers. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (SQM) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC's debt ratio?

CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC's debt ratio is 32.6% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC's key financial metrics?

CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC has a market capitalization of USD 22625M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 17.0, and revenue of $4.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 42.2% and a net margin of 20.6%. Return on equity stands at 21.8%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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