What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's earnings per share (EPS)?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) reported diluted earnings per share of $2.40 for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -25.8% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera Financials

SQM

Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Updated Dec 31, 2024 Currency USD FYE December

This page shows Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 10 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Financial Health Signals

Financial Profile 46/100

Based on FY2024 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores

Growth

Sociedad Quimica y Minera's revenue declined 39.4% year-over-year, from $7.5B to $4.5B. This contraction results in a growth score of 0/100.

Leverage

100

Sociedad Quimica y Minera carries a low D/E ratio of 0.01, meaning only $0.01 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 100/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.

Liquidity

Sociedad Quimica y Minera's current ratio of 2.51 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 47/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.

Cash Flow

Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a free cash flow margin of 6.7%, earning a moderate score of 42/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.

Returns

Sociedad Quimica y Minera's ROE of 13.3% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 41/100. This is down from 20.8% the prior year.

Piotroski F-Score Neutral

4/9

Sociedad Quimica y Minera passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.

Earnings Quality Cash-Backed

1.84x

For every $1 of reported earnings, Sociedad Quimica y Minera generates $1.84 in operating cash flow ($1.3B OCF vs $691.8M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue

$4.5B

YoY-39.4%

5Y CAGR+18.4%

Sociedad Quimica y Minera generated $4.5B in revenue in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 39.4% from the prior year.

EBITDA

N/A

Net Income

$691.8M

YoY-25.6%

5Y CAGR+19.8%

Sociedad Quimica y Minera reported $691.8M in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 25.6% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)

$2.40

YoY-25.8%

5Y CAGR+7.5%

Sociedad Quimica y Minera earned $2.40 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 25.8% from the prior year.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow

$302.9M

YoY+123.3%

5Y CAGR+23.4%

Sociedad Quimica y Minera generated $302.9M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2024, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 123.3% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt

$1.4B

YoY+32.3%

5Y CAGR+18.5%

Sociedad Quimica y Minera held $1.4B in cash against $60.8M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024.

Dividends Per Share

N/A

Shares Outstanding

N/A

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin

N/A

Operating Margin

N/A

Net Margin

15.3%

YoY+2.8pp

5Y CAGR+0.8pp

Sociedad Quimica y Minera's net profit margin was 15.3% in fiscal year 2024, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 2.8 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity

13.3%

YoY-7.5pp

5Y CAGR+0.2pp

Sociedad Quimica y Minera's ROE was 13.3% in fiscal year 2024, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 7.5 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending

N/A

Share Buybacks

N/A

Capital Expenditures

$971.8M

YoY-11.9%

5Y CAGR+24.8%

Sociedad Quimica y Minera invested $971.8M in capex in fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 11.9% from the prior year.

SQM Income Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Revenue	$4.5B-39.4%	$7.5B-30.3%	$10.7B+274.2%	$2.9B+57.5%	$1.8B-6.5%	$1.9B
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Interest Expense	$2.8M+38.4%	$2.0M+66.2%	$1.2M-22.7%	$1.6M+40.1%	$1.1M-26.2%	$1.5M
Income Tax	$282.6M-84.9%	$1.9B+19.4%	$1.6B+531.4%	$249.0M+254.8%	$70.2M-36.2%	$110.0M
Net Income	$691.8M-25.6%	$930.3M-76.2%	$3.9B+561.0%	$592.2M+251.8%	$168.4M-40.0%	$280.6M
EPS (Diluted)	$2.40-25.8%	$3.23-76.4%	$13.68+549.7%	$2.10+99.2%	$1.06-36.8%	$1.67

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Interest Expense	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Income Tax	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
EPS (Diluted)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

SQM Balance Sheet

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Total Assets	$11.5B+6.6%	$10.8B-0.4%	$10.8B+50.7%	$7.2B+49.0%	$4.8B+2.9%	$4.7B
Current Assets	$5.6B-4.9%	$5.9B-16.1%	$7.0B+52.5%	$4.6B+78.5%	$2.6B-4.2%	$2.7B
Cash & Equivalents	$1.4B+32.3%	$1.0B-60.8%	$2.7B+75.3%	$1.5B+197.6%	$509.1M-13.5%	$588.5M
Inventory	$1.7B-4.1%	$1.8B-0.5%	$1.8B+50.7%	$1.2B+8.3%	$1.1B+11.2%	$983.3M
Accounts Receivable	$606.1M-33.2%	$907.2M-16.6%	$1.1B+66.3%	$654.1M+79.1%	$365.2M-8.5%	$399.1M
Goodwill	$948K-1.0%	$958K-0.9%	$967K-97.2%	$34.6M-17.6%	$42.0M+20.8%	$34.7M
Total Liabilities	$6.3B-0.1%	$6.3B+7.0%	$5.9B+48.5%	$4.0B+49.3%	$2.7B+4.2%	$2.5B
Current Liabilities	$2.2B-11.7%	$2.5B-17.6%	$3.1B+207.7%	$991.7M+108.4%	$475.9M-38.7%	$776.8M
Long-Term Debt	$60.8M+6.7%	$57.0M+14.9%	$49.6M+6.6%	$46.5M+82.1%	$25.5M0.0%	$25.5M
Total Equity	$5.2B+16.1%	$4.5B-9.2%	$4.9B+53.4%	$3.2B+48.7%	$2.2B+1.3%	$2.1B
Retained Earnings	$3.6B+31.7%	$2.7B-18.0%	$3.4B+103.3%	$1.6B+0.6%	$1.6B+0.9%	$1.6B

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Total Assets	$11.5B+6.6%	$10.8B-0.4%	$10.8B+50.7%	$7.2B+49.0%	$4.8B+2.9%	$4.7B+9.7%	$4.3B-0.7%	$4.3B
Current Assets	$5.6B-4.9%	$5.9B-16.1%	$7.0B+52.5%	$4.6B+78.5%	$2.6B-4.2%	$2.7B+11.8%	$2.4B-2.8%	$2.5B
Cash & Equivalents	$1.4B+32.3%	$1.0B-60.8%	$2.7B+75.3%	$1.5B+197.6%	$509.1M-13.5%	$588.5M+5.8%	$556.1M-11.8%	$630.4M
Inventory	$1.7B-4.1%	$1.8B-0.5%	$1.8B+50.7%	$1.2B+8.3%	$1.1B+11.2%	$983.3M+7.6%	$913.7M+1.3%	$902.1M
Accounts Receivable	$606.1M-33.2%	$907.2M-16.6%	$1.1B+66.3%	$654.1M+79.1%	$365.2M-8.5%	$399.1M-14.5%	$466.6M+4.4%	$446.9M
Goodwill	$948K-1.0%	$958K-0.9%	$967K-97.2%	$34.6M-17.6%	$42.0M+20.8%	$34.7M-0.4%	$34.9M-8.2%	$38.0M
Total Liabilities	$6.3B-0.1%	$6.3B+7.0%	$5.9B+48.5%	$4.0B+49.3%	$2.7B+4.2%	$2.5B+19.7%	$2.1B+4.0%	$2.0B
Current Liabilities	$2.2B-11.7%	$2.5B-17.6%	$3.1B+207.7%	$991.7M+108.4%	$475.9M-38.7%	$776.8M+39.8%	$555.7M-25.7%	$748.0M
Long-Term Debt	$60.8M+6.7%	$57.0M+14.9%	$49.6M+6.6%	$46.5M+82.1%	$25.5M0.0%	$25.5M-98.5%	$1.7B+928.6%	$163.6M
Total Equity	$5.2B+16.1%	$4.5B-9.2%	$4.9B+53.4%	$3.2B+48.7%	$2.2B+1.3%	$2.1B-0.2%	$2.1B-4.9%	$2.2B
Retained Earnings	$3.6B+31.7%	$2.7B-18.0%	$3.4B+103.3%	$1.6B+0.6%	$1.6B+0.9%	$1.6B0.0%	$1.6B-5.9%	$1.7B

SQM Cash Flow Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Operating Cash Flow	$1.3B+748.2%	-$196.6M-104.8%	$4.1B+395.7%	$822.5M+351.4%	$182.2M-57.3%	$427.0M
Capital Expenditures	$971.8M-11.9%	$1.1B+21.9%	$905.2M+94.8%	$464.7M+44.2%	$322.2M+0.3%	$321.3M
Free Cash Flow	$302.9M+123.3%	-$1.3B-141.0%	$3.2B+786.6%	$357.8M+355.6%	-$140.0M-232.5%	$105.6M
Investing Cash Flow	-$1.2B+18.1%	-$1.5B-62.9%	-$909.4M+9.7%	-$1.0B-502.6%	-$167.1M+65.6%	-$485.5M
Financing Cash Flow	$282.4M+326.2%	$66.3M+103.3%	-$2.0B-266.0%	$1.2B+1381.7%	-$94.1M-188.9%	$105.9M
Dividends Paid	$67.2M-95.4%	$1.5B-34.3%	$2.2B+291.5%	$571.7M+157.5%	$222.0M-32.7%	$329.8M
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Operating Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capital Expenditures	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Free Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Investing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Financing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

SQM Financial Ratios

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Margin	15.3%+2.8pp	12.5%-24.1pp	36.5%+15.9pp	20.7%+11.4pp	9.3%-5.2pp	14.4%
Return on Equity	13.3%-7.5pp	20.8%-58.6pp	79.4%+61.0pp	18.4%+10.6pp	7.8%-5.4pp	13.2%
Return on Assets	6.0%-2.6pp	8.6%-27.6pp	36.2%+27.9pp	8.3%+4.8pp	3.5%-2.5pp	6.0%
Current Ratio	2.51+0.2	2.33+0.0	2.29-2.3	4.62-0.8	5.40+1.9	3.45
Debt-to-Equity	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.01
FCF Margin	6.7%+24.1pp	-17.4%-47.0pp	29.6%+17.1pp	12.5%+20.2pp	-7.7%-13.1pp	5.4%

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Equity	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current Ratio	2.51+0.2	2.33+0.0	2.29-2.3	4.62-0.8	5.40+1.9	3.45-0.9	4.32+1.0	3.30
Debt-to-Equity	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.01-0.8	0.79+0.7	0.07
FCF Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's annual revenue?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) reported $4.5B in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -39.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

How fast is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's revenue growing?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) revenue declined by 39.4% year-over-year, from $7.5B to $4.5B in fiscal year 2024.

Is Sociedad Quimica y Minera profitable?

Yes, Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) reported a net income of $691.8M in fiscal year 2024, with a net profit margin of 15.3%.

How much debt does Sociedad Quimica y Minera have?

As of fiscal year 2024, Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) had $1.4B in cash and equivalents against $60.8M in long-term debt.

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's net profit margin?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) had a net profit margin of 15.3% in fiscal year 2024, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's return on equity (ROE)?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) has a return on equity of 13.3% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's free cash flow?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) generated $302.9M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2024. This represents a 123.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's operating cash flow?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) generated $1.3B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are Sociedad Quimica y Minera's total assets?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) had $11.5B in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.

What are Sociedad Quimica y Minera's capital expenditures?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) invested $971.8M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's current ratio?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) had a current ratio of 2.51 as of fiscal year 2024, which is generally considered healthy.

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's debt-to-equity ratio?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 as of fiscal year 2024, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's return on assets (ROA)?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) had a return on assets of 6.0% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

What is Sociedad Quimica y Minera's Piotroski F-Score?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Are Sociedad Quimica y Minera's earnings high quality?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.84x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

How financially healthy is Sociedad Quimica y Minera?

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) scores 46 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.