WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WLK • US9604131022

105.655 USD
-0.69 (-0.64%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 03:35 PM
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This WLK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, WLK scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLK was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. The financial health of WLK is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. WLK is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. WLK Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WLK had negative earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WLK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • WLK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • WLK had a positive operating cash flow in each 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 2025 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -7.52%, WLK is not doing good in the industry: 77.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • WLK's Return On Equity of -17.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLK is outperformed by 69.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.52%
ROE -17.07%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-0.79%
ROA(5y)3.87%
ROE(3y)-2.24%
ROE(5y)8.2%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WLK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 7.28%, WLK is doing worse than 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for WLK so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 7.28%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-34.4%
GM growth 5Y-11.8%
WLK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

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2. WLK Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WLK does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WLK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WLK remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WLK is higher compared to a year ago.
WLK Yearly Shares OutstandingWLK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that WLK is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WLK has a Altman-Z score (2.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that WLK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of WLK (0.58) is better than 61.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC12.03%
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 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WLK has a Current Ratio of 2.24. This indicates that WLK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 2.24, WLK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.65 indicates that WLK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WLK has a better Quick ratio (1.65) than 68.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 1.65
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 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. WLK Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WLK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -118.81%.
  • WLK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.01%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-118.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-583.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.9%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%-10.9%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 82.20% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • WLK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y187.76%
EPS Next 2Y119.26%
EPS Next 3Y82.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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. WLK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WLK reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 122.85, the valuation of WLK can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLK is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.65, WLK is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 122.85
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

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WLK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WLK is more expensive than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.63
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

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • WLK's earnings are expected to grow with 82.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y119.26%
EPS Next 3Y82.2%

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5. WLK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WLK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.49%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.09, WLK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • WLK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.49%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WLK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.69%!
  • WLK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WLK has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.69%
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

  • The earnings of WLK are negative and hence is the payout ratio. WLK will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • WLK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-18.12%
EPS Next 2Y119.26%
EPS Next 3Y82.2%
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 2025 0 1B -1B 2B

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WLK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WESTLAKE CORP

NYSE:WLK (3/10/2026, 3:35:04 PM)

105.655

-0.69 (-0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners36.75%
Inst Owner Change7.75%
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change2.68%
Market Cap13.51B
Revenue(TTM)11.17B
Net Income(TTM)-1.50B
Analysts72.73
Price Target86.77 (-17.87%)
Short Float %17.05%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.49%
Yearly Dividend2.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.69%
DP-18.12%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-03
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-67.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-213.97%
Max EPS beat(2)79.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-118.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-213.97%
Max EPS beat(4)79.87%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-69.45%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-45.55%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-35.16%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.69%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.51%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.79%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)13.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-272.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)42.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 122.85
P/S 1.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 29.06
P/B 1.54
P/tB 2.15
EV/EBITDA 16.63
EPS(TTM)-0.98
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY0.81%
FCF(TTM)-4.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.64
OCFY3.44%
SpS87.33
BVpS68.74
TBVpS49.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.52%
ROE -17.07%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 7.28%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.79%
ROA(5y)3.87%
ROE(3y)-2.24%
ROE(5y)8.2%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-34.4%
GM growth 5Y-11.8%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.26
Cap/Depr 84.47%
Cap/Sales 8.91%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 48.09%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 1.65
Altman-Z 2.07
F-Score3
WACC12.03%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)89.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-118.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-583.33%
EPS Next Y187.76%
EPS Next 2Y119.26%
EPS Next 3Y82.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.9%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%-10.9%
Revenue Next Year1.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-121.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year831.36%
EBIT Next 3Y126.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-273.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-64.61%
OCF growth 3Y-48.45%
OCF growth 5Y-18.55%

WESTLAKE CORP / WLK FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WLK stock?

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


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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 2 / 10.


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The financial health rating of WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) is 4 / 10.