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Westlake Chemical Corporation(WLK)
USD --+0.00%
Reward33Low
Risk45Moderate
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Thin -14% profit margin · 2.1% dividend yield · Revenue down 11% YoY
WLK
+0.0 · +0.00%
USD · NYSE
Westlake Chemical Corporation | Basic Materials
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:13.52Bn
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Reward Rating
33
Low
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
45
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $105.86.

What is Westlake Chemical Corporation?

Westlake Corporation manufactures and markets performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, and internationally.

WLK · Verdict

Limited reward · moderate risk

WLK's standout is balance sheet; profitability and cash flow weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

WLK · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Balance sheet76/100

    Current ratio 12.51

Watchouts 4

  • Profitability9/100

    -14% net margin · -14% ROE

  • Cash flow26/100

    -5% free-cash-flow margin

  • Growth34/100

    Revenue -10.9% CAGR

  • Valuation34/100

    P/E 75.8× · PEG 1.59

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Westlake Chemical Corporation?

Westlake Corporation manufactures and markets performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, and internationally. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, chlor-alkali, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), epoxy specialty resins, and base epoxy resins and intermediaries. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 13.52B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Low (33)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap13.52B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield2.10%
52 Week High111.7384
52 Week Low55.8375
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date8/11/2004
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding128M
No. of Employees15,540
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.888
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.westlake.com
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