Chemical & Mining Company of Chile (SQM +3.23%), also known as Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile, is a chief supplier of several industrial chemicals and plant nutrients. And, with the financials at the company recovering to pre-crisis levels, the company is starting to look a lot more appealing. In this video, Motley Fool energy analyst Taylor Muckerman discusses some of the key metrics with this company, and some of the industry-wide trends driving growth for several companies in the plant nutrient business.
Is It Time to Buy Chemical & Mining Company of Chile
By Taylor Muckerman and Joel South – Jan 10, 2013 at 2:00PM
NYSE: SQM
Sociedad Química Y Minera De Chile
Market Cap
$6.8B
Today's Change
(3.23%) $1.49
Current Price
$47.59
Price as of November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
With the company's financials now coming back up above pre-crisis levels, is now the time to get in?
About the Author
Taylor Muckerman was lead energy & materials analyst for fool.com from 2012-2013. He is now Head of Retention for Motley Fool Canada.