CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (SQM) Stock
SQM has an Alpha Score of 32 out of 100 (poor), computed on Oct 30, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 1 member of Congress disclosed 1 trade in SQM since 2025: 0 purchases and 1 sale, most recently Sheri Biggs (sale, Mar 18, 2025). 5 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported SQM in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is D.E. Shaw's at $67.23M. Its trailing P/E ratio is 22.3 and its net margin 15.4% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is SQM's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 32 reflects weak overall profile with poor momentum, weak value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 30, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (SQM)?
Most recent: Sheri Biggs (sale, Mar 18, 2025); records start Mar 18, 2025.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheri Biggs R-SC · House | 2025-03-18 | sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 2, 2026.
See all SQM political trades →Which hedge funds own SQM?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 908K | $67.23M | -4% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 779K | $57.71M | +55% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 400K | $29.65M | +420% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 195K | $14.46M | -23% |
| Marshall Wace | 192K | $14.23M | -37% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →What are SQM's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does SQM's valuation compare with the Materials sector?
| Metric | SQM | Materials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 22.3 | 18.6 | 71 |
| Net margin | 15.38% | 8.63% | 80 |
| Return on equity | 14.57% | 12.49% | 83 |
Medians over the Materials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 4, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC do?
Quimica y Minera Chilena S.A. is a leading Chilean company involved in the production and distribution of specialty fertilizers and industrial chemicals. As a significant player in the mining sector, the company primarily focuses on lithium, iodine, potassium, and other nutrients essential for agriculture and various industrial applications. Its operations are critical to the lithium market, supplying materials used in electric vehicle batteries, thereby playing a crucial role in the growing renewable energy sector. Through its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program, Quimica y Minera Chilena S.A. allows U.S. investors to invest in the company easily, fostering international investment. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the company has a substantial global reach, impacting key industries such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Its activities contribute significantly to the supply chain of these sectors, making it a vital entity within the global commodity markets.