Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM-B) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM-B) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 275 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of CL$1.47 Billion (cash CL$-, short-term investments CL$894.49 Million, receivables CL$577.32 Million) cover 275 days of daily cash needs of CL$5.36 Million/day.
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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. Defensive Interval Ratio (2014–2024)
This chart shows how Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'s Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 11 annual periods from 2014 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 275 days, meaning defensive assets of CL$1.47 Billion can fund 275 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see SQM-B total assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (2014–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. from 2014 to 2024, covering 11 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM-B) working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (CLP) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 263 days | CL$1.60 Billion | CL$6.08 Million/day | CL$- | CL$1.06 Billion | ▼ -63 days |
| 2023 | 326 days | CL$2.10 Billion | CL$6.44 Million/day | CL$- | CL$1.32 Billion | ▲ +93 days |
| 2022 | 234 days | CL$1.95 Billion | CL$8.36 Million/day | CL$- | CL$950.17 Million | ▼ -317 days |
| 2021 | 550 days | CL$1.50 Billion | CL$2.72 Million/day | CL$- | CL$905.17 Million | ▲ +45 days |
| 2020 | 505 days | CL$658.72 Million | CL$1.30 Million/day | CL$- | CL$345.46 Million | ▲ +43 days |
| 2019 | 462 days | CL$983.55 Million | CL$2.13 Million/day | CL$- | CL$485.69 Million | ▼ -84 days |
| 2018 | 546 days | CL$831.14 Million | CL$1.52 Million/day | CL$- | CL$291.79 Million | ▲ +114 days |
| 2017 | 432 days | CL$884.42 Million | CL$2.05 Million/day | CL$- | CL$360.94 Million | ▼ -31 days |
| 2016 | 462 days | CL$734.89 Million | CL$1.59 Million/day | CL$- | CL$284.16 Million | ▼ -70 days |
| 2015 | 532 days | CL$1.02 Billion | CL$1.93 Million/day | CL$- | CL$617.27 Million | ▼ -244 days |
| 2014 | 776 days | CL$1.13 Billion | CL$1.45 Million/day | CL$- | CL$653.44 Million | — |