Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
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About Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- CEO
- Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez
- Headquarters
- El Trovador 4285, Santiago de Chile, CL
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- CEO
- Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez
- Headquarters
- El Trovador 4285, Santiago de Chile, CL
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals, and other products and services.
The company offers specialty plant nutrients, including potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers.
It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications comprising x-ray contrast media, polarizing films for LCD and LED, antiseptics, biocides and disinfectants, pharmaceutical synthesis, electronics, pigments, and dye components.
In addition, the company offers lithium carbonates for various applications that include electrochemical materials for batteries, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, heat-resistant glass, air conditioning chemicals, continuous casting powder for steel extrusion, primary aluminum smelting process, pharmaceuticals, and lithium derivatives, as well as ingredient in manufacturing of gunpowder.
Further, it supplies lithium hydroxide for the lubricating greases industry, as well as cathodes for batteries.
Additionally, it offers potassium chloride and potassium sulfate for various crops, including corn, rice, sugar, soybean, and wheat; industrial chemicals, including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts; and other fertilizers and blends.
The company operates in Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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Fair Value
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.. Starting points for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.: P/E 13.9, EPS $4.83, beta 1.02 — an Chemicals - Specialty name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. paid $1.02 per share over the last year — a 1.5% yield at the current $66.89 price. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stands at $4.83. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. has reported as a listed company since 1993. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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Institutional Ownership
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Insider Trading
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