WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WLK • US9604131022

106.34 USD
+3.15 (+3.05%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
106.17 USD
-0.17 (-0.16%)
After Hours: 3/9/2026, 8:04:00 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

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to WLK. WLK was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. WLK scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. WLK does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. WLK Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WLK has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year WLK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years WLK 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WLK had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • The Return On Assets of WLK (-7.52%) is worse than 77.11% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • WLK has a worse Gross Margin (7.28%) than 86.75% of its industry peers.
  • WLK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WLK does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
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.
  • WLK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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

  • WLK has an Altman-Z score of 2.05. This is not the best score and indicates that WLK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of WLK (2.05) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that WLK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, WLK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.05
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that WLK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of WLK (2.24) is better than 65.06% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.65 indicates that WLK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WLK (1.65) is better 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

  • The earnings per share for WLK have decreased strongly by -118.81% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -8.01% in the past year.
  • 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

  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 123.64, the valuation of WLK can be described as expensive.
  • 68.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WLK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • 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 123.64
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

  • 61.45% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WLK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.21
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 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

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.49%, WLK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • WLK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.08.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WLK pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.49%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of WLK grows each year by 14.69%, which is quite nice.
  • 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

  • WLK has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The dividend of WLK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 (3/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 106.17 -0.17 (-0.16%)

106.34

+3.15 (+3.05%)

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 Cap13.60B
Revenue(TTM)11.17B
Net Income(TTM)-1.50B
Analysts72.73
Price Target86.77 (-18.4%)
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 123.64
P/S 1.22
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 29.25
P/B 1.55
P/tB 2.16
EV/EBITDA 16.21
EPS(TTM)-0.98
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY0.81%
FCF(TTM)-4.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.64
OCFY3.42%
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 2.05
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.


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 2 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for WLK stock?

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