(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.
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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 |
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%.
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%.
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
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 |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 117.7 | 46.3% |
Analysts Target Price | 117.7 | 46.3% |
ValueRay Target Price | 75.7 | -5.9% |