(WLK) Westlake Chemical - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9604131022

WLK: Chemicals, Plastics, PVC, Resins, Materials

Westlake Corporation is a global leader in the production and distribution of essential and performance materials, as well as housing and infrastructure products. The company operates across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, with a diverse portfolio that serves a wide range of industries. Its Performance and Essential Materials segment produces critical chemicals such as ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, and PVC, which are foundational to manufacturing processes in sectors like packaging, automotive, healthcare, and construction. The Housing and Infrastructure Products segment focuses on building materials, including PVC sidings, windows, decking, and pipes, catering to residential and industrial construction markets.

Westlake Corporation, rebranded from Westlake Chemical Corporation in 2022, was established in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. As a subsidiary of TTWF LP, the company has expanded its operations to meet growing demand for durable and non-durable goods. Its products are utilized by chemical processors, plastics fabricators, construction contractors, and municipalities, supporting applications in water treatment, wind turbines, and consumer goods. The companys strategic focus on innovation and sustainability positions it as a key player in the global chemicals and materials industry.

Ticker Symbol: WLK Exchange: NYSE Type: common stock Country Origin: United States GICS Sub Industry: Commodity Chemicals <3_month_forecast> Based on and , Westlake Corporation (WLK) is expected to experience moderate volatility in the coming three months. The stocks SMA 20 and SMA 50 indicate a recent downtrend, with the SMA 20 at 93.76 and SMA 50 at 102.93, suggesting potential near-term resistance. The ATR of 4.45 signals moderate price fluctuations. On the fundamental side, the P/E ratio of 19.47 and forward P/E of 15.36 indicate a valuation premium, while the P/S ratio of 0.96 reflects a reasonable price relative to sales. With a market cap of $11.6 billion and an RoE of 5.72%, the company is expected to maintain stable cash flows but may face headwinds from rising interest rates and input costs.

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WLK Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 11,856m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Specialty Chemicals
GiC Sub-Industry Commodity Chemicals
IPO / Inception 2004-08-11

WLK Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 34.0
Fundamental -12.0
Dividend Rating 69.0
Rel. Strength -44.4
Analysts 3.94/5
Fair Price Momentum 69.23 USD
Fair Price DCF 14.03 USD

WLK Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.96%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.24%
Annual Growth 5y 13.97%
Payout Consistency 91.7%

WLK Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -92.2%
Growth Correlation 12m -95.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 80.3%
CAGR 5y 15.20%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.30
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.43
Alpha -57.13
Beta 0.879
Volatility 61.41%
Current Volume 958.2k
Average Volume 20d 638.9k
What is the price of WLK stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 80.44 with a total of 958,169 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -12.82%, over one month by -3.18%, over three months by -27.19% and over the past year by -47.27%.
Is Westlake Chemical a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Westlake Chemical is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -11.96 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WLK as of May 2025 is 69.23. This means that WLK is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -13.94%.
Is WLK a buy, sell or hold?
Westlake Chemical has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.94. Therefor, it is recommend to buy WLK.
  • Strong Buy: 7
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 8
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for WLK stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WLK Westlake Chemical will be worth about 75.7 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 80.44. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -5.89%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 117.7 46.3%
Analysts Target Price 117.7 46.3%
ValueRay Target Price 75.7 -5.9%