Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM) has net assets worth $5.53 Billion USD as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($11.73 Billion) and total liabilities ($6.19 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Also explore SQM asset base for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $5.53 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 47.18% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.35% |
| 5-Year Change | 140.36% |
| 10-Year Change | 116.55% |
| Growth Volatility | 14.64 |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B - Net Assets Trend (1994–2024)
This chart illustrates how Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live valuation and market cap data, see Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA AD market cap and net worth.
Annual Net Assets for Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (1994–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B from 1994 to 2024. Explore SQM cash generation efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $5.20 Billion | -6.63% |
| 2023-12-31 | $5.57 Billion | +12.87% |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.93 Billion | +53.36% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.22 Billion | +48.71% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.16 Billion | +1.32% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.13 Billion | -0.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.14 Billion | -4.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.25 Billion | -2.59% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.31 Billion | -3.88% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.40 Billion | +4.38% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.30 Billion | -5.45% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.43 Billion | +11.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.19 Billion | +17.33% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.86 Billion | +11.59% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.67 Billion | +10.45% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | +0.17% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | +22.94% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.23 Billion | +9.18% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.13 Billion | +6.56% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.06 Billion | +7.41% |
| 2004-12-31 | $983.06 Million | +6.96% |
| 2003-12-31 | $919.09 Million | +5.31% |
| 2002-12-31 | $872.71 Million | +2.06% |
| 2001-12-31 | $855.13 Million | +0.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | $849.36 Million | -0.02% |
| 1999-12-31 | $849.49 Million | +5.23% |
| 1998-12-31 | $807.30 Million | +8.04% |
| 1997-12-31 | $747.20 Million | +3.66% |
| 1996-12-31 | $720.80 Million | +7.61% |
| 1995-12-31 | $669.80 Million | +42.75% |
| 1994-12-31 | $469.20 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 7380.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $3.62 Billion | 70.16% |
| Common Stock | $1.58 Billion | 30.57% |
| Total Equity | $5.16 Billion | 100.00% |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
TELE2 AB UNSP.ADR/1/2 B
F:NCY
|
$12.21 Billion |
|
Hyundai Engineering & Construction
KO:000720
|
$12.21 Billion |
|
Industrial Bank Of Korea
KO:024110
|
$12.21 Billion |
|
Lamar Advertising Company
NASDAQ:LAMR
|
$12.21 Billion |
|
CARLSBERG B DK20 ADR 1/5
F:CBGC
|
$12.20 Billion |
|
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC
NASDAQ:JAZZ
|
$12.20 Billion |
|
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:IONS
|
$12.19 Billion |
|
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc
NYSE:ELS
|
$12.18 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 5,530,675,000 to 5,160,819,000, a change of -369,856,000 (-6.7%).
- Net loss of 404,359,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 67,219,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 114,870,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 216,592,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-404.36 Million | -7.84% |
| Dividends Paid | $67.22 Million | -1.3% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-114.87 Million | -2.23% |
| Other Changes | $216.59 Million | +4.2% |
| Total Change | $- | -6.69% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 4.72x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 37.73x to 4.72x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-12-31 | $2.26 | $85.45 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $3.30 | $85.45 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $3.04 | $85.45 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.99 | $85.45 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $3.10 | $85.45 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.16 | $85.45 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.11 | $85.45 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $3.14 | $85.45 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $3.20 | $85.45 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $3.36 | $85.45 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.58 | $85.45 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.85 | $85.45 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.10 | $85.45 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $4.43 | $85.45 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $5.52 | $85.45 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $5.53 | $85.45 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $6.11 | $85.45 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $6.84 | $85.45 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $8.04 | $85.45 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $8.96 | $85.45 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $8.45 | $85.45 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $8.83 | $85.45 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $8.47 | $85.45 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $8.25 | $85.45 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $7.87 | $85.45 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $7.81 | $85.45 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.95 | $85.45 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $11.14 | $85.45 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $17.14 | $85.45 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $19.36 | $85.45 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $18.12 | $85.45 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -7.84%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -8.93%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.39x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.23x
- Recent ROE (-7.84%) is below the historical average (15.82%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5.00% | 7.42% | 0.46x | 1.46x | $-23.32 Million |
| 1995 | 6.32% | 9.94% | 0.44x | 1.44x | $-23.72 Million |
| 1996 | 10.11% | 14.82% | 0.40x | 1.71x | $780.00K |
| 1997 | 8.64% | 12.14% | 0.42x | 1.68x | $-9.77 Million |
| 1998 | 8.61% | 13.29% | 0.36x | 1.81x | $-10.85 Million |
| 1999 | 5.83% | 9.74% | 0.35x | 1.73x | $-34.37 Million |
| 2000 | 3.24% | 5.32% | 0.35x | 1.72x | $-55.72 Million |
| 2001 | 3.62% | 5.72% | 0.37x | 1.70x | $-53.07 Million |
| 2002 | 4.73% | 7.26% | 0.42x | 1.56x | $-44.77 Million |
| 2003 | 5.25% | 6.76% | 0.51x | 1.53x | $-42.24 Million |
| 2004 | 7.83% | 9.41% | 0.58x | 1.44x | $-20.63 Million |
| 2005 | 11.12% | 12.67% | 0.55x | 1.61x | $11.46 Million |
| 2006 | 13.01% | 13.55% | 0.56x | 1.72x | $32.68 Million |
| 2007 | 15.22% | 15.16% | 0.60x | 1.68x | $61.78 Million |
| 2008 | 34.27% | 28.26% | 0.69x | 1.75x | $355.10 Million |
| 2009 | 23.07% | 23.51% | 0.45x | 2.18x | $191.64 Million |
| 2010 | 23.55% | 20.88% | 0.54x | 2.08x | $219.84 Million |
| 2011 | 30.11% | 25.44% | 0.55x | 2.14x | $364.47 Million |
| 2012 | 30.44% | 26.72% | 0.55x | 2.07x | $435.89 Million |
| 2013 | 19.65% | 21.20% | 0.46x | 2.01x | $229.45 Million |
| 2014 | 10.58% | 11.76% | 0.43x | 2.08x | $12.91 Million |
| 2015 | 9.42% | 12.75% | 0.37x | 1.98x | $-13.62 Million |
| 2016 | 12.39% | 14.35% | 0.46x | 1.88x | $53.68 Million |
| 2017 | 19.55% | 19.83% | 0.50x | 1.96x | $208.91 Million |
| 2018 | 21.09% | 19.41% | 0.53x | 2.05x | $231.28 Million |
| 2019 | 13.33% | 14.31% | 0.41x | 2.25x | $69.49 Million |
| 2020 | 7.75% | 9.05% | 0.38x | 2.27x | $-47.79 Million |
| 2021 | 18.40% | 20.45% | 0.41x | 2.21x | $267.30 Million |
| 2022 | 79.78% | 36.47% | 0.99x | 2.21x | $3.42 Billion |
| 2023 | 36.39% | 26.95% | 0.64x | 2.12x | $1.46 Billion |
| 2024 | -7.84% | -8.93% | 0.39x | 2.23x | $-920.44 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $733,290,376
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.82%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM) | $5.53 Billion | 5.00% | 1.12x | $12.20 Billion |
| Albemarle Corp (ALB) | $1.03 Billion | 13.91% | 1.46x | $19.80 Billion |
| Alto Ingredients Inc (ALTO) | $383.70 Million | -9.11% | 0.88x | $212.84 Million |
| Aemetis Inc (AMTX) | $-35.29 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $154.69 Million |
| Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD) | $3.09 Billion | 14.58% | 1.67x | $62.29 Billion |
| Ashland Global Holdings Inc (ASH) | $971.00 Million | 21.48% | 2.92x | $2.37 Billion |
| Avient Corp (AVNT) | $649.70 Million | 1.75% | 1.44x | $3.16 Billion |
| Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA) | $1.21 Billion | -18.56% | 4.56x | $5.92 Billion |
| Balchem Corporation (BCPC) | $1.80 Million | 22.22% | 1.00x | $5.17 Billion |
| BioNexus Gene Lab Corp Common stock (BGLC) | $6.67 Million | -5.34% | 0.31x | $4.91 Million |
| Bon Natural Life Ltd (BON) | $26.53 Million | 17.30% | 0.37x | $7.91 Million |
About Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives worldwide. The company offers sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and… Read more