Since the financial crisis, Chemical & Mining Company of Chile (SQM 2.77%) has been working hard to reacquire the financial position it once had. The company has done a fine job of that, and is now either as well off, or better than, it was before 2009. Given the company's diverse revenue streams, all of which are industries of growing importance, it might make sense to dig deeper into this company and see if it is the right fit for your portfolio. Check out the video below where Motley Fool materials analyst Taylor Muckerman, describes his take on the company's current status.
Chemical & Mining Company of Chile: Time to Buy?
By Taylor Muckerman and Joel South – Jan 14, 2013 at 2:00PM
NYSE: SQM
Sociedad Química Y Minera De Chile
Market Cap
$6.6B
Today's Change
(-2.77%) $1.32
Current Price
$46.27
Price as of November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
The company's financials are the best they've been since 2008, and broader trends in the industry may prove to be big tailwinds for SQM.
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.