Westlake (WLK)
Market Price (12/24/2025): $73.32 | Market Cap: $9.4 BilSector: Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals
Westlake (WLK)
Market Price (12/24/2025): $73.32Market Cap: $9.4 BilSector: MaterialsIndustry: Specialty Chemicals
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| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 45% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -91%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -104% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -10%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -9.0% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Water Infrastructure, Advanced Materials, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Show more. | Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.2% | |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -13% | ||
| Key risksWLK key risks include [1] a significant goodwill impairment in its Performance and Essential Materials segment and [2] substantial financial charges and operational disruption from the closure of several North American production facilities. |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 45% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Water Infrastructure, Advanced Materials, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -91%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -104% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -10%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -9.0% |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.2% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -13% |
| Key risksWLK key risks include [1] a significant goodwill impairment in its Performance and Essential Materials segment and [2] substantial financial charges and operational disruption from the closure of several North American production facilities. |
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are the key points for why Westlake (WLK) stock moved by -15.8% during the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 24, 2025: 1. Westlake Corporation reported a significant miss in its Third Quarter 2025 earnings. The company posted a net loss of $782 million, or $6.06 per share, which was substantially below analysts' consensus estimate of $0.18 earnings per share. This financial underperformance contributed to investor concerns.2. The company incurred a substantial non-cash impairment charge in Q3 2025. Westlake's third-quarter results were negatively impacted by a $727 million non-cash impairment charge related to the goodwill of its North American chlorovinyls business.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Fundamental Drivers
The -7.2% change in WLK stock from 9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -5.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.| 9232025 | 12232025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 79.00 | 73.29 | -7.23% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 11759.00 | 11480.00 | -2.37% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.86 | 0.82 | -4.97% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 128.24 | 128.25 | -0.01% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -7.23% |
Market Drivers
9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| WLK | -7.2% | |
| Market (SPY) | 3.7% | 50.6% |
| Sector (XLB) | 1.6% | 70.4% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -1.8% change in WLK stock from 6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -4.4% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).| 6242025 | 12232025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 74.64 | 73.29 | -1.81% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 12013.00 | 11480.00 | -4.44% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.80 | 0.82 | 2.71% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 128.31 | 128.25 | 0.04% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -1.81% |
Market Drivers
6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| WLK | -1.8% | |
| Market (SPY) | 13.7% | 40.9% |
| Sector (XLB) | 4.9% | 73.3% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -34.2% change in WLK stock from 12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -30.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.| 12232024 | 12232025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 111.40 | 73.29 | -34.21% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 12125.00 | 11480.00 | -5.32% |
| P/S Multiple | 1.18 | 0.82 | -30.72% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 128.64 | 128.25 | 0.30% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -34.21% |
Market Drivers
12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| WLK | -34.2% | |
| Market (SPY) | 16.7% | 51.6% |
| Sector (XLB) | 9.1% | 68.7% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -26.3% change in WLK stock from 12/24/2022 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -28.3% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).| 12242022 | 12232025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 99.50 | 73.29 | -26.34% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 16002.00 | 11480.00 | -28.26% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.80 | 0.82 | 2.92% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 127.94 | 128.25 | -0.24% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -26.34% |
Market Drivers
12/24/2023 to 12/23/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| WLK | -45.9% | |
| Market (SPY) | 48.4% | 49.9% |
| Sector (XLB) | 10.4% | 67.8% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| WLK Return | 19% | 21% | 7% | 38% | -17% | -33% | 17% |
| Peers Return | 7% | 48% | 15% | 10% | -17% | -31% | 15% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 17% | 114% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| WLK Win Rate | 75% | 67% | 67% | 42% | 42% | 33% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 57% | 55% | 57% | 47% | 40% | 38% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| WLK Max Drawdown | -57% | -6% | -15% | -3% | -18% | -50% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -59% | -4% | -20% | -9% | -23% | -39% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: DOW, LYB, OLN, OXY, EMN. See WLK Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/23/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | WLK | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -41.7% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 71.7% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 448 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -58.1% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 138.6% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 212 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -54.6% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 120.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 934 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -72.0% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 256.8% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 609 days | 1,480 days |
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In The Past
Westlake's stock fell -41.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/4/2022. A -41.7% loss requires a 71.7% gain to breakeven.
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Westlake Corporation manufactures and supplies petrochemicals, polymers, and building products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Performance and Essential Materials; and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment manufactures and markets polyethylene, styrene monomer, ethylene co-products, PVC, VCM, ethylene dichloride chlor-alkali, and chlorinated derivative products. The Housing and Infrastructure Products segment manufactures and sells residential PVC siding; PVC trim and moldings; roofing applications; decorative stone; windows; PVC decking; PVC films for various inflatables, wallcovering, tape, and roofing applications; polymer composite roof tiles; PVC pipe and fittings; PVC compounds; and various consumer and commercial products such as landscape edging; industrial, home and office matting; marine dock edging; and masonry joint controls. The company offers its products to a range of customers, including chemical processors, plastics fabricators, small construction contractors, municipalities, and supply warehouses for use in various consumer and industrial markets, including residential construction, flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, healthcare products, water treatment, and coatings, as well as other durable and non-durable goods. The company was formerly known as Westlake Chemical Corporation and changed its name to Westlake Corporation in February 2022. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Corporation is a subsidiary of TTWF LP.
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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Westlake (WLK):
- Like a more specialized Dow Chemical, focusing heavily on producing vinyls, plastics, and essential chemical building blocks for industrial and construction uses.
- Imagine an Owens Corning or CertainTeed (owned by Saint-Gobain) that also manufactures the raw plastics and chemicals, particularly PVC, used in a wide array of building materials.
- Similar to PPG Industries, but instead of paints and coatings, Westlake produces the underlying plastics, polymers, and chemical components essential for manufacturing goods from pipes and siding to packaging.
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- Ethylene: A fundamental petrochemical building block used in various industrial processes and polymer production.
- Polyethylene: A widely used plastic resin for packaging, films, containers, and pipes.
- PVC Resins: The base polymer for vinyl products, primarily used in construction materials and pipes.
- PVC Pipe & Fittings: Durable plastic piping systems for water, wastewater, and irrigation infrastructure.
- Building Materials: A range of products including roofing, siding, windows, and fences for residential and commercial construction.
- Chlor-alkali Products: Industrial chemicals like chlorine and caustic soda, vital for many manufacturing processes.
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Westlake (symbol: WLK) is a public company that primarily sells its products to **other companies (B2B)**, rather than directly to individuals.
Westlake does not publicly disclose the names of specific major customer companies. According to their annual reports (Form 10-K), no single customer accounted for more than 10% of their consolidated net sales in recent years, indicating a broad and diverse customer base. Therefore, it is not possible to list specific customer company names with their symbols.
However, Westlake's customers can be categorized by the types of businesses they serve within its two primary segments:
Industrial Manufacturers and Processors: For its Performance & Essential Materials segment, Westlake sells commodity chemicals such as ethylene, polyethylene, PVC resin, and caustic soda. These products are raw materials and intermediates used by a wide range of industrial manufacturers and processors to produce their own finished goods. These customers span various sectors including construction, automotive, packaging, healthcare, and consumer goods.
Building Material Distributors, Wholesalers, and Retailers: For its Housing & Infrastructure Products segment, Westlake manufactures and sells finished building products like PVC pipe and fittings, siding, windows, doors, fencing, decking, and roofing. These products are typically sold to distributors, plumbing supply houses, lumberyards, and large home improvement retailers (which then sell to contractors and individual consumers) serving the residential and commercial construction industries.
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Jean-Marc Gilson, President and Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Marc Gilson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Westlake Corporation in July 2024. Prior to joining Westlake, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation. From 2014 to 2020, Mr. Gilson was the Chief Executive Officer of Roquette, a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients. He also served as Vice-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of NuSil Technology and held various leadership roles at Dow Corning, including Executive Vice President, Specialty Chemicals Business, before becoming CEO of Avantor Performance Materials.
M. Steven Bender, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
M. Steven Bender has been with Westlake Chemical Corporation since 2005, serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since July 2017. Before joining Westlake, he was the Treasurer of Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR, Inc.), a subsidiary of Halliburton. Prior to that, Mr. Bender held the positions of Assistant Treasurer and various financial management roles at Halliburton Company from 1996 to 2002. He also spent over a decade at Texas Eastern Corporation in various audit, finance, and treasury positions.
Albert Y. Chao, Executive Chairman of the Board
Albert Y. Chao assisted his father, T.T. Chao, and his brother, James Y. Chao, in founding Westlake in 1985. He served as President of Westlake from May 1996 to July 2024 and as Chief Executive Officer from July 2004 to July 2024. Mr. Chao held positions in the Controller's Group of Mobil Oil Corporation, the Technical Department of Hercules Incorporated, and the Plastics Group of Gulf Oil Corporation. He also served as Assistant to the Chairman of China General Plastics Group and Deputy Managing Director of a plastics fabrication business in Singapore. Mr. Chao was a member of the Board of Directors of Titan Chemicals Corporation in Malaysia. He was instrumental in Westlake's strategic growth through both organic expansion and major acquisitions.
James Y. Chao, Senior Chairman of the Board
James Y. Chao, along with his father, T.T. Chao, and brother, Albert Y. Chao, co-founded Westlake in 1986. He served as Chairman of the Board from 2004 to July 2024. The Chao family, through two partnerships, owned a significant stake in Westlake as of March 2024.
Robert F. Buesinger, Executive Vice President, Performance & Essential Materials Segment Head
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The key risks to Westlake's (WLK) business are primarily concentrated around market dynamics, operational challenges, and cost volatility.
- Weak Global Demand and Industry Oversupply, Leading to Pricing Pressures and Operational Restructuring: Westlake is significantly impacted by the cyclical nature of the chemical and building products industries, currently experiencing persistent weak global demand and oversupply of core chemicals. This has resulted in falling sales prices, reduced sales volumes, and substantial financial impacts, including operating losses and a significant goodwill impairment in its Performance and Essential Materials segment. In response, Westlake has initiated the closure of several North American production facilities, incurring approximately $415 million in pre-tax charges, which introduces risks of operational disruption, potential customer delivery issues, and intensified regulatory scrutiny during decommissioning.
- Volatility in Raw Material and Energy Costs: As a chemical manufacturer, Westlake's profitability is highly sensitive to the fluctuating costs and availability of raw materials and energy. Significant increases or volatility in these input costs can materially affect the company's operating results and margins.
- Operational Hazards and Capital Project Risks: Westlake's manufacturing operations inherently carry risks such as pipeline leaks, explosions, fires, mechanical failures, severe weather events, and other environmental incidents, which can lead to personal injury, property damage, suspension of operations, and the imposition of civil or criminal penalties. Furthermore, the company's capital expansion plans are subject to risks including delays and cost overruns, which could negatively impact its financial condition and results of operations.
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Westlake (WLK) operates in several key markets with the following addressable market sizes:
- Polyethylene: The global polyethylene market size was valued at approximately USD 129.92 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 191.42 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2033. Asia Pacific is the largest consumer of polyethylene, holding over 45% of the global market share in 2024.
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): The global polyvinyl chloride market size was approximately USD 86.93 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 115.70 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 2.90%. The Asia Pacific region is a dominant market for PVC. The U.S. PVC market accounted for USD 19 billion in 2023.
- Caustic Soda: The global caustic soda market size was estimated at approximately USD 50.12 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach around USD 76.11 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.75% from 2025 to 2034. Asia Pacific dominated the caustic soda market with a market share of 50% in 2024.
- Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM): The global vinyl chloride monomer market was estimated at approximately USD 91 billion in 2024, with projections to reach USD 187.8 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.4%. The North American market for vinyl chloride monomer reached a value of USD 7.7 billion in 2024, holding a 47.9% share of the global market.
- PVC Pipes: The global PVC pipes market was valued at USD 48.20 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 89.64 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.80% from 2025 to 2035. The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the largest market share in 2025.
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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Westlake (WLK) over the next 2-3 years:
- Strategic Acquisitions and Facility Expansion: Westlake has a stated strategy to grow through acquisitions and the expansion of existing facilities. The planned acquisition of ACI/Perplastic Group is a key example, aimed at expanding Westlake's global compounding solutions and specialty materials portfolio within its Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) segment. Additionally, the company is expanding its molecular-oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) pipe manufacturing capabilities in Texas, a move that will enhance its product offerings and capacity within the HIP segment.
- Development and Commercialization of Sustainable Products: Westlake is investing in eco-friendly innovations and technologies to align with environmental goals. This includes a target to reduce CO2 emissions and a commitment to innovating more sustainable products. Examples include the introduction of lower-emission PVC and caustic soda, as well as PVCO pipe manufactured with a lower carbon footprint. Collaborations, such as with Alpha Recyclage Composites to scale up carbon fiber composite recycling, also highlight their focus on circular solutions and sustainable product development.
- Growth in the Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) Segment: The HIP segment is anticipated to continue its positive sales growth, driven by sustained structural infrastructure demand and demographic trends. Westlake's strong position as a leading supplier to national homebuilders is expected to contribute to this growth. Initiatives like the expansion of PVCO pipe manufacturing directly target opportunities within this segment.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives and Operational Efficiency: While primarily impacting profitability, aggressive company-wide structural cost reduction efforts and improved operational efficiency can indirectly drive revenue growth by enabling more competitive pricing and freeing up capital for strategic investments. Westlake has set significant structural cost savings targets through 2026, with a substantial portion focused on improving the profitability of its Performance and Essential Materials (PEM) segment. Improved plant reliability is also a key pillar in their strategy to lower production costs.
- Leveraging Globally-Advantaged Feedstock and Energy Position: Westlake's globally-advantaged feedstock and energy cost position in North America has enabled export opportunities and contributed to sales volume growth, particularly in the Performance and Essential Materials (PEM) segment, even amidst challenging global macroeconomic conditions. This competitive advantage positions the company to potentially gain market share and drive future revenue growth as global market dynamics evolve and demand strengthens.
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Share Repurchases
- Westlake authorized an additional $500 million for its share repurchase program in August 2022, with approximately $550 million available for purchase under the program as of that date.
- The company repurchased $101 million in shares in 2022.
- In 2024, Westlake made $60 million in share repurchases.
Share Issuance
- Westlake did not report any unregistered sales of equity securities during the quarter or fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, that had not been previously reported.
Outbound Investments
- Westlake Innovations, Inc., a subsidiary, invested in Universal Matter, Inc., a company that has developed technology to transform carbon waste streams into high-quality graphene.
Capital Expenditures
- Capital expenditures for the full year 2024 were $1.0 billion.
- The company reported capital expenditures of $220 million in the third quarter of 2024 and in the first quarter of 2025.
- Westlake focuses capital expenditures on improving profitability and reliability of plants and optimizing its manufacturing footprint.
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
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| 11212025 | DD | DuPont de Nemours | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 7.0% | 7.0% | -0.2% |
| 11212025 | CF | CF Industries | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.5% | -0.5% | -3.1% |
| 11212025 | HL | Hecla Mining | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 51.7% | 51.7% | 0.0% |
| 11072025 | CDE | Coeur Mining | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 30.0% | 30.0% | -5.7% |
| 10312025 | ATR | AptarGroup | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| 09302022 | WLK | Westlake | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 34.3% | 45.4% | 0.0% |
| 09302018 | WLK | Westlake | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -17.8% | -19.9% | -31.4% |
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Peer Comparisons for Westlake
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 41.38 |
| Mkt Cap | 11.6 |
| Rev LTM | 19,040 |
| Op Inc LTM | 831 |
| FCF LTM | 238 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 723 |
| CFO LTM | 1,285 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 2,610 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -4.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -10.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | -8.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -2.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 3.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 7.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -1.5% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 6.3% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 1.2% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 5.4% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 11.6 |
| P/S | 0.6 |
| P/EBIT | 9.7 |
| P/E | 14.5 |
| P/CFO | 7.5 |
| Total Yield | 5.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 6.3% |
| D/E | 0.8 |
| Net D/E | 0.7 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 4.6% |
| 3M Rtn | -8.1% |
| 6M Rtn | -9.5% |
| 12M Rtn | -35.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | -35.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -0.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -13.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -21.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -52.5% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -113.3% |
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Price Behavior
Price Behavior
| Market Price | $73.29 | |
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 9.4 | |
| First Trading Date | 08/12/2004 | |
| Distance from 52W High | -36.8% | |
| 50 Days | 200 Days | |
| DMA Price | $68.97 | $79.63 |
| DMA Trend | down | down |
| Distance from DMA | 6.3% | -8.0% |
| 3M | 1YR | |
| Volatility | 43.1% | 45.6% |
| Downside Capture | 192.75 | 137.45 |
| Upside Capture | 124.03 | 75.62 |
| Correlation (SPY) | 51.5% | 51.6% |
WLK Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
| 1M | 2M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.41 | 1.81 | 1.82 | 1.89 | 1.18 | 1.18 |
| Up Beta | 2.73 | 2.52 | 3.26 | 2.83 | 1.31 | 1.35 |
| Down Beta | -2.93 | 1.63 | 1.69 | 2.04 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
| Up Capture | 155% | 102% | 46% | 117% | 52% | 68% |
| Bmk +ve Days | 13 | 26 | 39 | 74 | 142 | 427 |
| Stock +ve Days | 9 | 19 | 25 | 57 | 106 | 365 |
| Down Capture | 176% | 207% | 211% | 174% | 123% | 105% |
| Bmk -ve Days | 7 | 16 | 24 | 52 | 107 | 323 |
| Stock -ve Days | 11 | 23 | 38 | 69 | 143 | 386 |
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
| Comparison of WLK With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLK | Sector ETF | Equity | Gold | Commodities | Real Estate | Bitcoin | |
| Annualized Return | -34.9% | 9.2% | 18.8% | 72.9% | 9.0% | 3.7% | -11.4% |
| Annualized Volatility | 45.4% | 20.0% | 19.5% | 19.2% | 15.3% | 17.2% | 35.0% |
| Sharpe Ratio | -0.81 | 0.33 | 0.76 | 2.72 | 0.36 | 0.05 | -0.14 |
| Correlation With Other Assets | 68.6% | 51.6% | 2.0% | 19.0% | 48.7% | 29.5% | |
ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
| Comparison of WLK With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y) | |||||||
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| WLK | Sector ETF | Equity | Gold | Commodities | Real Estate | Bitcoin | |
| Annualized Return | -0.6% | 7.2% | 14.8% | 18.9% | 11.8% | 4.7% | 35.5% |
| Annualized Volatility | 35.5% | 18.9% | 17.1% | 15.5% | 18.7% | 18.9% | 48.9% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.07 | 0.29 | 0.70 | 0.98 | 0.51 | 0.16 | 0.62 |
| Correlation With Other Assets | 71.3% | 51.9% | 10.6% | 31.1% | 45.5% | 23.7% | |
ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
| Comparison of WLK With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLK | Sector ETF | Equity | Gold | Commodities | Real Estate | Bitcoin | |
| Annualized Return | 4.7% | 9.9% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 69.1% |
| Annualized Volatility | 39.1% | 20.8% | 18.0% | 14.8% | 17.6% | 20.8% | 55.8% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.24 | 0.43 | 0.71 | 0.85 | 0.31 | 0.23 | 0.90 |
| Correlation With Other Assets | 74.1% | 59.3% | 3.2% | 39.9% | 47.4% | 17.4% | |
ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/30/2025 | -7.1% | -10.4% | -7.2% |
| 8/5/2025 | 9.0% | 0.8% | 11.7% |
| 2/24/2025 | -0.2% | 2.4% | -6.0% |
| 11/5/2024 | 0.8% | -1.0% | -3.9% |
| 8/6/2024 | 7.9% | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| 5/1/2024 | 1.2% | 6.2% | 8.6% |
| 2/20/2024 | -7.9% | -4.7% | 1.6% |
| 11/2/2023 | 4.1% | 3.1% | 14.5% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| # Negative | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Median Positive | 3.3% | 3.8% | 8.6% |
| Median Negative | -3.6% | -1.3% | -6.0% |
| Max Positive | 9.3% | 8.2% | 27.6% |
| Max Negative | -7.9% | -10.4% | -49.5% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10312025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8062025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5022025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2252025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11062024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8092024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5022024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2222024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11022023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2222023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11032022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8032022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5042022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2232022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
External Quote Links
| Y Finance | Barrons |
| TradingView | Morningstar |
| SeekingAlpha | ValueLine |
| Motley Fool | Robinhood |
| CNBC | Etrade |
| MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
| YCharts | Perplexity Finance |
| FinViz |
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