LICY vs. SQM

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (LICY) and Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM).

Performance

LICY vs. SQM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (LICY) and Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

LICY vs. SQM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
LICY Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.	0.00%
SQM Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.	14.47%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) LICY : $28.00M SQM : $4.59B
Gross Profit (TTM) LICY : -$47.50M SQM : $1.36B
EBITDA (TTM) LICY : -$57.30M SQM : $1.27B

Returns By Period

LICY

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SQM

• 1D: 1.09%
• 1M: 8.18%
• YTD: 18.92%
• 6M: 88.38%
• 1Y: 104.66%
• 3Y*: 3.16%
• 5Y*: 13.07%
• 10Y*: 19.58%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

LICY vs. SQM — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

SQM

SQM Risk / Return Rank: 88
SQM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 90
SQM Sortino Ratio Rank: 87
SQM Omega Ratio Rank: 83
SQM Calmar Ratio Rank: 91
SQM Martin Ratio Rank: 89

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

LICY vs. SQM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (LICY) and Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	LICY	SQM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.05	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.27	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.43	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.42	—

Dividends

LICY vs. SQM - Dividend Comparison

LICY has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SQM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.15%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
LICY Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SQM Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.	0.15%	0.18%	0.59%	8.34%	9.66%	3.92%	1.64%	4.55%	5.37%	2.73%	4.77%	2.00%

Drawdowns

LICY vs. SQM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum LICY drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum SQM drawdown of -78.34%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LICY and SQM.

Drawdown Indicators

	LICY	SQM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-78.34%	+78.34%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-24.49%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-69.76%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-72.98%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-17.47%	+17.47%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-30.43%	+30.43%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	10.22%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	LICY	SQM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	14.77%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	36.43%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	51.39%	-51.39%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	49.54%	-49.54%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	45.98%	-45.98%

Financials