WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WLK • US9604131022

103.09 USD
-1.08 (-1.04%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
103.09 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/25/2026, 5:31:47 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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WLK gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and financial health of WLK have multiple concerns. WLK does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WLK has reported negative net income.
  • WLK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • WLK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • WLK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
WLK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWLK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • WLK has a worse Return On Assets (-4.80%) than 72.29% of its industry peers.
  • WLK has a worse Return On Equity (-10.10%) than 63.86% of its industry peers.
  • WLK has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.14%) than 78.31% of its industry peers.
  • WLK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.90%) for WLK is well above the current ROIC(0.14%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.8%
ROE -10.1%
ROIC 0.14%
ROA(3y)5.34%
ROA(5y)5.85%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)12.7%
ROIC(3y)6.9%
ROIC(5y)7.19%
WLK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLK has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 0.29%, WLK is not doing good in the industry: 78.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLK has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Gross Margin of WLK (9.18%) is worse than 84.34% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.29%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.18%
OM growth 3Y-30.74%
OM growth 5Y-1.4%
PM growth 3Y-33.82%
PM growth 5Y-0.9%
GM growth 3Y-18.41%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
WLK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLK is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for WLK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
WLK Yearly Shares OutstandingWLK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WLK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWLK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.19 indicates that WLK is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.19, WLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that WLK is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • WLK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLK outperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.19
ROIC/WACC0.01
WACC12.11%
WLK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WLK has a Current Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that WLK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WLK's Current ratio of 1.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLK outperforms 53.01% of its industry peers.
  • WLK has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that WLK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WLK (1.39) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.99
Quick Ratio 1.39
WLK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWLK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • WLK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -118.04%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-118.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-516.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-10.9%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WLK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 80.70% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WLK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y164.26%
EPS Next 2Y111.09%
EPS Next 3Y80.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

WLK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWLK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B
WLK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWLK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WLK reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 170.66, WLK can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • WLK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WLK is more expensive than 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.01. WLK is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 170.66
WLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 100 -100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WLK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.15
WLK Per share dataWLK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WLK's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLK's earnings are expected to grow with 80.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y111.09%
EPS Next 3Y80.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WLK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.49%.
  • WLK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.20.
  • WLK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.49%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WLK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.83%!
  • WLK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WLK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.83%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
WLK Yearly Dividends per shareWLK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • WLK has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • WLK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-28.47%
EPS Next 2Y111.09%
EPS Next 3Y80.7%
WLK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWLK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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WESTLAKE CORP

NYSE:WLK (2/25/2026, 5:31:47 PM)

After market: 103.09 0 (0%)

103.09

-1.08 (-1.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners34.07%
Inst Owner Change7.75%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change2.39%
Market Cap13.22B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-952.00M
Analysts73.64
Price Target86.77 (-15.83%)
Short Float %18.43%
Short Ratio4.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.49%
Yearly Dividend2.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.83%
DP-28.47%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-03
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-202.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-213.97%
Max EPS beat(2)-191.86%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-161.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-213.97%
Max EPS beat(4)-94.57%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-82.02%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-54.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-39.53%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.3%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.8%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.58%
PT rev (1m)3.58%
PT rev (3m)3.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-222.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-178.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 170.66
P/S 1.15
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 19.62
P/B 1.4
P/tB 1.92
EV/EBITDA 13.15
EPS(TTM)-0.94
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.6
Fwd EY0.59%
FCF(TTM)-2.85
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY5.1%
SpS89.5
BVpS73.49
TBVpS53.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.8%
ROE -10.1%
ROCE 0.2%
ROIC 0.14%
ROICexc 0.16%
ROICexgc 0.19%
OM 0.29%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.18%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.34%
ROA(5y)5.85%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)12.7%
ROIC(3y)6.9%
ROIC(5y)7.19%
ROICexc(3y)8.06%
ROICexc(5y)8.28%
ROICexgc(3y)10.44%
ROICexgc(5y)10.79%
ROCE(3y)9.62%
ROCE(5y)10.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.16%
OM growth 3Y-30.74%
OM growth 5Y-1.4%
PM growth 3Y-33.82%
PM growth 5Y-0.9%
GM growth 3Y-18.41%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.27
Cap/Depr 89.41%
Cap/Sales 9.05%
Interest Coverage 0.21
Cash Conversion 56.4%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.99
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 2.19
F-Score5
WACC12.11%
ROIC/WACC0.01
Cap/Depr(3y)96.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.23%
Profit Quality(3y)142.31%
Profit Quality(5y)149.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-118.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-516.67%
EPS Next Y164.26%
EPS Next 2Y111.09%
EPS Next 3Y80.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-10.9%
Revenue Next Year0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-96.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.04%
EBIT growth 5Y6.87%
EBIT Next Year-7.82%
EBIT Next 3Y15.84%
EBIT Next 5Y15.07%
FCF growth 1Y-123.56%
FCF growth 3Y-43.93%
FCF growth 5Y-9.85%
OCF growth 1Y-74.06%
OCF growth 3Y-18.12%
OCF growth 5Y0.2%

WESTLAKE CORP / WLK FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WLK stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to WLK.


What is the valuation status of WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WESTLAKE CORP (WLK). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of WLK stock?

WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for WLK stock?

The financial health rating of WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) is 3 / 10.