Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) Interest Coverage Ratio: History & Chart

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.(SQM)

Chemicals - Specialty · Santiago, SA

$79.01+0.38 (+0.48%)

At close: Aug 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

About Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., commonly known as SQM, is a major global producer and distributor of a diverse array of chemical and mineral products. Its extensive offerings include specialized plant nutrition solutions, iodine and its various chemical compounds, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, and a range of industrial chemicals, alongside other related products and services. Among its key agricultural products are specialty plant nutrients like potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, and sodium potassium nitrate, as well as customized blends and advanced fertilizers. The company also manufactures iodine and its derivatives, which are widely utilized across medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors. These applications encompass crucial ingredients for x-ray contrast agents, polarizing films essential for LCD and LED displays, various antiseptics, biocides, and disinfectants, components for pharmaceutical synthesis, electronic materials, and elements vital for pigments and dyes. Furthermore, SQM supplies lithium carbonates, which are indispensable for numerous applications. These range from electrochemical materials critical for battery manufacturing, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, and specialized heat-resistant glass, to chemicals used in air conditioning systems, continuous casting powders for steel extrusion, and processing agents for primary aluminum smelting. Lithium carbonates are also employed in pharmaceuticals and as an ingredient in gunpowder production, in addition to serving as a base for other lithium derivatives. Additionally, the company provides lithium hydroxide, valued for its role in the lubricating greases industry and as a key material for battery cathodes. The company's portfolio extends to potassium chloride and potassium sulfate, which are essential for cultivating various crops such as corn, rice, sugar cane, soybeans, and wheat. SQM also produces industrial chemicals including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts, alongside a variety of other fertilizers and custom blends. With a significant global footprint, SQM operates across Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and Asia. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Santiago, SA

7,637 employees

www.sqm.com

Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
CEO: Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez

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SQM Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

20.64x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

10.74x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

10.15x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

16.10x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

8.76x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

10.08x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

10.99x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+92.17%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+103.37%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+28.26%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+135.79%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+104.80%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+87.91%

SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS

9.13x

median of 52 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

+126.23%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO	TTM	3Y	5Y
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)	$22.57B	20.64x	10.74x	10.15x	16.10x
Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)vs ›	$22.19B	28.40x	36.25x	27.89x	42.77x
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›	$22.05B	0.30x	1.51x	3.66x	4.83x
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›	$22.04B	3.68x	3.09x	3.09x	3.13x
Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs ›	$23.67B	18.57x	13.37x	8.44x	8.44x
Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE)vs ›	$21.41B	24.26x	13.73x	13.73x	12.58x
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs ›	$21.01B	-0.64x	5.09x	10.25x	9.30x
PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs ›	$24.94B	9.00x	9.25x	9.18x	10.59x
International Paper Company (IP)vs ›	$20.08B	-7.58x	1.96x	2.92x	2.76x
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›	$19.97B	15.26x	14.84x	15.42x	12.80x

NAME

MARKET CAP

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

TTM

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)

$22.57B

20.64x

10.74x

10.15x

16.10x

Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)vs ›

$22.19B

28.40x

36.25x

27.89x

42.77x

Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›

$22.05B

0.30x

1.51x

3.66x

4.83x

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›

$22.04B

3.68x

3.09x

3.13x

Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs ›

$23.67B

18.57x

13.37x

8.44x

Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE)vs ›

$21.41B

24.26x

13.73x

12.58x

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs ›

$21.01B

-0.64x

5.09x

10.25x

9.30x

PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs ›

$24.94B

9.00x

9.25x

9.18x

10.59x

International Paper Company (IP)vs ›

$20.08B

-7.58x

1.96x

2.92x

2.76x

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›

$19.97B

15.26x

14.84x

15.42x

12.80x

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)?

The interest coverage ratio for SQM stock is 20.64x.

Is Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 20.64x is 28% above its 5-year average of 16.10x, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.84x–66.17x).

What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)?

The TTM average interest coverage ratio for SQM stock is 10.74x.

What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)?

The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for SQM stock is 10.15x.

What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)?

The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for SQM stock is 16.10x.

What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)?

The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for SQM stock is 8.76x.

What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)?

The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for SQM stock is 10.08x.

What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)?

The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for SQM stock is 10.99x.

DATE	INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-06-30	20.64x
2026-03-31	13.59x
2025-12-31	8.61x
2025-09-30	7.03x
2025-06-30	3.84x
2025-03-31	4.89x
2024-12-31	4.07x
2024-09-30	4.57x
2024-06-30	6.67x
2024-03-31	6.48x
2023-12-31	6.32x
2023-09-30	19.21x
2023-06-30	26.04x
2023-03-31	38.77x
2022-12-31	66.17x
2022-09-30	64.28x
2022-06-30	54.10x
2022-03-31	45.85x
2021-12-31	18.00x
2021-09-30	9.15x
2021-06-30	7.98x
2021-03-31	5.88x
2020-12-31	4.77x
2020-09-30	1.35x
2020-06-30	4.44x
2020-03-31	3.65x
2019-12-31	5.85x
2019-09-30	5.62x
2019-06-30	5.94x
2019-03-31	7.00x
2018-12-31	10.69x
2018-09-30	9.06x
2018-06-22	11.91x
2018-03-31	13.00x
2017-12-31	13.00x
2017-09-30	12.63x
2017-06-30	11.85x
2017-03-31	11.93x
2016-12-31	11.58x
2016-09-30	6.99x
2016-06-30	8.22x
2016-03-31	5.41x
2015-12-31	4.80x
2015-09-30	2.72x
2015-06-30	7.58x
2015-03-31	5.92x
2014-12-31	6.24x
2014-09-30	7.35x
2014-06-30	7.32x
2014-03-31	7.67x
2013-12-31	7.00x
2013-09-30	11.27x
2013-06-30	10.79x
2013-03-31	16.46x
2012-12-31	15.48x
2012-09-30	15.16x
2012-06-30	18.73x
2012-03-31	17.23x
2011-12-31	22.59x
2011-09-30	26.71x
2011-06-30	15.60x
2011-03-31	14.62x
2010-12-31	13.12x
2010-09-30	14.77x
2010-06-30	14.88x
2010-03-31	14.61x
2009-12-31	12.67x
2009-09-30	15.28x
2009-06-30	14.40x
2009-03-31	15.88x
2008-12-31	26.55x
2008-09-30	59.47x
2008-06-30	31.86x
2008-03-31	15.69x
2007-12-31	12.63x
2007-09-30	13.03x
2007-06-30	15.70x
2007-03-31	10.97x
2006-12-31	8.76x
2006-09-30	7.41x
2006-06-30	7.52x
2006-03-31	8.63x
2005-12-31	10.63x
2005-09-30	11.83x
2005-06-30	11.87x
2005-03-31	9.16x
2004-12-31	9.64x
2004-09-30	7.47x
2004-06-30	5.32x
2004-03-31	5.09x
2003-12-31	5.63x
2003-09-30	4.75x
2002-12-31	2.12x
2002-09-30	3.77x

DATE

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

2026-06-30

20.64x

2026-03-31

13.59x

2025-12-31

8.61x

2025-09-30

7.03x

2025-06-30

3.84x

2025-03-31

4.89x

2024-12-31

4.07x

2024-09-30

4.57x

2024-06-30

6.67x

2024-03-31

6.48x

2023-12-31

6.32x

2023-09-30

19.21x

2023-06-30

26.04x

2023-03-31

38.77x

2022-12-31

66.17x

2022-09-30

64.28x

2022-06-30

54.10x

2022-03-31

45.85x

2021-12-31

18.00x

2021-09-30

9.15x

2021-06-30

7.98x

2021-03-31

5.88x

2020-12-31

4.77x

2020-09-30

1.35x

2020-06-30

4.44x

2020-03-31

3.65x

2019-12-31

5.85x

2019-09-30

5.62x

2019-06-30

5.94x

2019-03-31

7.00x

2018-12-31

10.69x

2018-09-30

9.06x

2018-06-22

11.91x

2018-03-31

13.00x

2017-12-31

13.00x

2017-09-30

12.63x

2017-06-30

11.85x

2017-03-31

11.93x

2016-12-31

11.58x

2016-09-30

6.99x

2016-06-30

8.22x

2016-03-31

5.41x

2015-12-31

4.80x

2015-09-30

2.72x

2015-06-30

7.58x

2015-03-31

5.92x

2014-12-31

6.24x

2014-09-30

7.35x

2014-06-30

7.32x

2014-03-31

7.67x

2013-12-31

7.00x

2013-09-30

11.27x

2013-06-30

10.79x

2013-03-31

16.46x

2012-12-31

15.48x

2012-09-30

15.16x

2012-06-30

18.73x

2012-03-31

17.23x

2011-12-31

22.59x

2011-09-30

26.71x

2011-06-30

15.60x

2011-03-31

14.62x

2010-12-31

13.12x

2010-09-30

14.77x

2010-06-30

14.88x

2010-03-31

14.61x

2009-12-31

12.67x

2009-09-30

15.28x

2009-06-30

14.40x

2009-03-31

15.88x

2008-12-31

26.55x

2008-09-30

59.47x

2008-06-30

31.86x

2008-03-31

15.69x

2007-12-31

12.63x

2007-09-30

13.03x

2007-06-30

15.70x

2007-03-31

10.97x

2006-12-31

8.76x

2006-09-30

7.41x

2006-06-30

7.52x

2006-03-31

8.63x

2005-12-31

10.63x

2005-09-30

11.83x

2005-06-30

11.87x

2005-03-31

9.16x

2004-12-31

9.64x

2004-09-30

7.47x

2004-06-30

5.32x

2004-03-31

5.09x

2003-12-31

5.63x

2003-09-30

4.75x

2002-12-31

2.12x

2002-09-30

3.77x

Interest Coverage Ratio: 20.64x

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