Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM-B) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM-B) has net assets worth CL$5.53 Billion CLP (≈ $6.19 Million USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CL$11.73 Billion ≈ $13.11 Million USD) and total liabilities (CL$6.19 Billion ≈ $6.93 Million USD). 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. Check Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. strategic asset allocation index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CL$5.53 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 47.18% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.53% |
| 5-Year Change | 140.36% |
| 10-Year Change | 116.55% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.07 |
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. - Net Assets Trend (2014–2024)
This chart illustrates how Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see market cap of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A..
Annual Net Assets for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (2014–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. from 2014 to 2024. Also explore Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CL$5.20 Billion ≈ $5.81 Million |
-6.63% |
| 2023-12-31 | CL$5.57 Billion ≈ $6.23 Million |
+12.87% |
| 2022-12-31 | CL$4.93 Billion ≈ $5.52 Million |
+53.36% |
| 2021-12-31 | CL$3.22 Billion ≈ $3.60 Million |
+48.71% |
| 2020-12-31 | CL$2.16 Billion ≈ $2.42 Million |
+1.32% |
| 2019-12-31 | CL$2.13 Billion ≈ $2.39 Million |
-0.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | CL$2.14 Billion ≈ $2.39 Million |
-4.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | CL$2.25 Billion ≈ $2.51 Million |
-2.59% |
| 2016-12-31 | CL$2.31 Billion ≈ $2.58 Million |
-3.88% |
| 2015-12-31 | CL$2.40 Billion ≈ $2.68 Million |
+4.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | CL$2.29 Billion ≈ $2.56 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'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 104.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CL$3.62 Billion | 70.16% |
| Other Components | CL$1.54 Billion | 29.84% |
| Total Equity | CL$5.16 Billion | 100.00% |
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Eneva S.A
SA:ENEV3
|
$10.29 Billion |
|
Chang Hwa Commercial Bank Ltd
TW:2801
|
$10.29 Billion |
|
Erie Indemnity Company
NASDAQ:ERIE
|
$10.29 Billion |
|
Hensoldt AG
F:HAG
|
$10.30 Billion |
|
New York Times Company
NYSE:NYT
|
$10.24 Billion |
|
LIG Nex1 Co Ltd
KO:079550
|
$10.24 Billion |
|
SK TELECOM CO.LTD.ADR 5/9
F:KMBA
|
$10.24 Billion |
|
Xizang Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd
SHE:002653
|
$10.24 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 5,530,675,000 to 5,160,819,000, a change of -369,856,000 (-6.7%).
- Net loss of 404,359,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 67,219,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 101,722,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CL$-404.36 Million | -7.84% |
| Dividends Paid | CL$67.22 Million | -1.3% |
| Other Changes | CL$101.72 Million | +1.97% |
| Total Change | CL$- | -6.69% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'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: 3553.36x
- 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 7777.86x to 3553.36x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | CL$8.25 | CL$64201.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CL$7.87 | CL$64201.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CL$7.87 | CL$64201.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CL$8.01 | CL$64201.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CL$11.14 | CL$64201.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CL$17.14 | CL$64201.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CL$19.36 | CL$64201.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CL$18.07 | CL$64201.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. 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 (20.08%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10.61% | 11.76% | 0.43x | 2.09x | CL$13.62 Million |
| 2015 | 9.42% | 12.75% | 0.37x | 1.98x | CL$-13.62 Million |
| 2016 | 12.39% | 14.35% | 0.46x | 1.88x | CL$53.68 Million |
| 2017 | 19.55% | 19.83% | 0.50x | 1.96x | CL$208.91 Million |
| 2018 | 21.09% | 19.41% | 0.53x | 2.05x | CL$231.28 Million |
| 2019 | 13.33% | 14.31% | 0.41x | 2.25x | CL$69.49 Million |
| 2020 | 7.75% | 9.05% | 0.38x | 2.27x | CL$-47.79 Million |
| 2021 | 18.40% | 20.45% | 0.41x | 2.21x | CL$267.30 Million |
| 2022 | 79.78% | 36.47% | 0.99x | 2.21x | CL$3.42 Billion |
| 2023 | 36.39% | 26.95% | 0.64x | 2.12x | CL$1.46 Billion |
| 2024 | -7.84% | -8.93% | 0.39x | 2.23x | CL$-920.44 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $658,375,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 12.40%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM-B) | CL$5.53 Billion | 10.61% | 1.12x | $10.25 Billion |
| Enaex S.A (ENAEX) | $658.38 Million | 12.40% | 0.84x | $3.44 Billion |
About Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
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