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Chemical & Mining Co of Chile vs Knife River: SQM and KNF compared
Chemical & Mining Co of Chile is the larger company: $4.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (FY2025) against $1.3B for Knife River (Q3 2026). Knife River is growing faster (+6% against +1% a year earlier). Chemical & Mining Co of Chile is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.2% against 16.8%.
Where the money goes: SQM and KNF
Chemical & Mining Co of Chile (SQM) · FY2025
Chemical & Mining Co of Chile, FY2025: revenue $4.6B (+1% year over year), operating margin 23.2%, net earnings $588M, operating cash flow $1.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Knife River (KNF) · Q3 2026
Knife River, Q3 2026: revenue $1.3B (+6% year over year), operating margin 16.8%, net earnings $138M, operating cash flow $195M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Chemical & Mining Co of Chile (SQM) | Knife River (KNF) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | FY2025 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.6B | $1.3B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +1% | +6% |
| Gross margin | 29.6% | 22.5% |
| Operating margin | 23.2% | 16.8% |
| Net earnings | $588M | $138M |
| Net margin | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.3B | $195M |
| Free cash flow | $438M | $136M |
| Market value | — | $3.2B |
| P/E | — | 23.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $69.80 |
Where the revenue comes from
Knife River
- Contracting services: $607M (48%)
- Ready-mix concrete: $270M (21%)
- Aggregates: $250M (20%)
- Liquid asphalt: $147M (12%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Chemical & Mining Co of Chile or Knife River?
Chemical & Mining Co of Chile is the larger company: $4.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (FY2025) against $1.3B for Knife River (Q3 2026).
Is Chemical & Mining Co of Chile or Knife River growing faster?
Knife River is growing faster (+6% against +1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Chemical & Mining Co of Chile or Knife River?
Chemical & Mining Co of Chile is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.2% against 16.8%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (20-F filed Apr 22, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.