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Westlake Chemical
WLK51
$117.92arrow_drop_up2.57%$2.95
Asset logo for symbol WLK
WLK51

$117.92

arrow_drop_up2.57%
Key Stats
Open$114.28
Prev. Close$114.97
EPS0.74
Next Earnings Date-
LOWHIGH
Day Range110.81
117.92
52 Week Range107.66
162.64
Ratios
EPS0.74
Fundamentals
Industry average yield2.97%
Last Dividend pay dateDec 12, 2024

Stock Analysis

Technicals

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Analyst rating

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Stock Performance

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WLK / Market

WLK exceeded the US Market which returned 1.27% over the last twenty four hours.
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WLK / Basic Materials Sector

WLK exceeded the US Basic Materials sector which returned 1.81% over the last twenty four hours.

Westlake Chemical (WLK) Statistics

Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK) is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, polymers, and building products. The company operates in two segments: Olefins and Vinyls. Westlake Chemical Corp has a market capitalization of $15.6 billion and is classified as a large-cap stock. The stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.5, which is below the industry average of 18.9. The company's stock has a beta of 1.72, indicating that it is more volatile than the broader market. Westlake Chemical Corp has a return on equity of 15.8% and a return on assets of 8.4%.
The fundamentals of Westlake Chemical Corp are strong. The company has a current ratio of 2.1, indicating that it has enough current assets to cover its current liabilities. Westlake Chemical Corp has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.6, which is lower than the industry average of 0.9. The company's gross profit margin is 25.6%, and its net profit margin is 7.9%. Westlake Chemical Corp has a solid history of revenue growth, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3% over the past five years. The company's earnings per share have also been consistently increasing, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1% over the past five years. Overall, Westlake Chemical Corp is a financially sound company with strong fundamentals and a positive outlook for future growth.
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How much debt does Westlake Chemical (WLK) have?

Westlake Chemical (WLK) has a total debt of $5.48B. The net debt, which accounts for cash and cash equivalents against the total debt, is $2.43B.
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How has Westlake Chemical (WLK) stock's performance compared to its sector and the market over the past year?

Over the past year, Westlake Chemical (WLK) has experienced a price change of . Compared to the Basic Materials sector, which saw a change of 24.67%, Westlake Chemical has underperformed compared to its sector, indicating its relative standing within the Basic Materials sector. Against the broader market's change of 28.74%, it has fallen short of the market average. This comparison highlights Westlake Chemical's performance relative to both its sector and the overall market over the last year.
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What is the PE ratio of Westlake Chemical (WLK) stock?

The PE (Price to Earnings) ratio of Westlake Chemical (WLK) is currently 159.36. This metric is used to evaluate the valuation of a company's stock, comparing its current share price relative to its per-share earnings.
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What is the EPS of Westlake Chemical (WLK) stock?

The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Westlake Chemical (WLK), calculated on a diluted basis, is $0.74. EPS is a key indicator of a company's profitability, showing the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.
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What is the operating margin of Westlake Chemical (WLK) stock?

The operating margin for Westlake Chemical (WLK) is 8.18%. This metric represents the percentage of revenue that remains after paying for variable production costs, indicating the efficiency and profitability of the company's core business operations.
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What is the EBITDA of Westlake Chemical (WLK) stock?

The EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) of Westlake Chemical (WLK) is $2.16B. EBITDA is a widely used earnings metric to assess a company's operational efficiency and profitability before the impact of non-operating decisions such as financing, accounting, and tax environments.

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