Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) has returned 17.65% so far this year and 104.09% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SQM has achieved an annualized return of 19.45%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 21, 1993, SQM's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.9 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was May 2022 with a return of +43.9%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -38.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SQM closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was May 1, 2000 with a return of +49.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 21, 2023 at -18.6%.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. has an annualized alpha of 16.03%, beta of 1.00, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 1993.

• This stock captured 133.21% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 92.23% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SQM ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. provided a 0.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.12 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was 78.34%, occurring on Jul 27, 2015. Recovery took 539 trading sessions.

The current Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. drawdown is 18.36%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.