Westlake Corporation (WLK) Stock & Financials
Data as of (550 days ago)|Source: SEC EDGAR
Westlake Corporation (WLK) is a specialty chemicals company. The company reports annual revenue of $11.5B and net loss of $962M. Its profit margin is -8.4%.
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Westlake Corporation Key Financials(TTM Est.)
Data from SEC EDGAR filings. TTM = Trailing Twelve Months.
Westlake Corporation Financial Health ScoreFY2025
Weak financial health; requires careful evaluation
-17 pts YoYThis Financial Health Score is a proprietary metric calculated from SEC EDGAR filings for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Results vary significantly by industry. Conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
Data Highlights
- Altman Z-Score 1.14 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Negative profit margin: -8.4%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Westlake Corporation Recent Events
Source: SEC EDGAR 8-K Filings
5-Year Revenue & Net Income Trend
Chart shows fiscal year data from SEC EDGAR filings. Hover over data points for details.
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026
About Westlake Corporation
Westlake Corporation is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated building products, which are fundamental to various consumer and industrial markets. The company was founded by Ting Tsung Chao in 1986. it is the largest producer of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in the US and ranks among the Forbes Global 2000. Westlake Chemical operates in two segments: Olefins and Vinyls, and is also an integrated producer of vinyls, with substantial downstream integration into polyvinyl chloride (PVC) building products.
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
Valuation
Valuation Data UnavailablePrice-based valuation metrics (P/E, P/B) require real-time stock price data which is not included in SEC filings.
Benjamin Graham: Graham recommended P/E ratio not exceed 15 for reasonable valuation. Understanding valuation metrics
Profitability
Thin Marginsvs 3.6% sector median / 6.2% avg
Currently generating negative returns on shareholder equity.
vs 3.5% sector median / 3.5% avg
Currently operating at a loss of 8 cents per dollar of revenue.
* Some quarterly data is missing. Values are calculated based on annual report figures.
Profit margin 337% below sector average.
Warren Buffett: Buffett looks for consistent ROE above 20% as a sign of competitive advantage. How to evaluate profitability
Financial Health
Low Leveragevs 0.56 sector median / 0.91 avg
Carries $0.49 in debt for every $1 of equity. Lower debt than 67% in Materials.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49 is below 0.5.
Peter Lynch: Lynch: normal balance sheet has 75% equity, 25% debt. Understanding financial health
Dividend
Dividend Data UnavailableDividend yield data is not available from SEC filings. Check the company's investor relations page for dividend information.
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026
Westlake Corporation 10-Year Revenue, Profit & Cash Flow History
Annual Financials
FY2025 - FY2016| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018 | FY2017 | FY2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.2B(-8.0%) | $12.1B(+3.1%) | $11.8B(+57.0%) | $7.5B(-7.6%) | $8.1B(-6.0%) | $8.6B(+7.4%) | $8.0B(+58.4%) | $5.1B(+13.7%) | $4.5B(-12.1%) | $5.1B(+4584.6%) |
| Net Income | $-1,508,000,000(-350.5%) | $602.0M(-70.1%) | $2.0B(+510.6%) | $330.0M(-21.6%) | $421.0M(-57.7%) | $996.0M(-23.6%) | $1.3B(+226.8%) | $399.0M(-38.2%) | $646.0M(+61.9%) | $399.0M(-38.2%) |
| Total Assets | $20.0B | $20.8B | $21.0B | $20.6B | $18.5B | $13.8B | $13.3B | $11.6B | $12.1B | $10.9B |
| Total Debt | $5.6B | $4.6B | $4.9B | $4.9B | $5.2B | $3.6B | $3.4B | $2.7B | $3.8B | $3.7B |
| Total Equity | $8.8B | $10.5B | $10.2B | $9.9B | $8.0B | $6.0B | $5.9B | $5.6B | $4.9B | $3.5B |
| Profit Margin | -13.5% | 5.0% | 17.1% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 11.5% | 16.2% | 7.9% | 14.5% | 7.9% |
| ROE | -17.2% | 5.7% | 19.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 16.5% | 22.3% | 7.1% | 13.3% | 11.3% |
| ROA | -7.5% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
Quarterly Financials
Last 8 quarters| Metric | Q1 2026 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q3 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.8B | $2.8B | $3.0B | $2.8B | $3.1B | $3.2B | $3.0B | $3.1B |
| Net Income | $-40,000,000 | $-782,000,000 | $-131,000,000 | $-35,000,000 | $108.0M | $323.0M | $185.0M | $285.0M |
| Total Assets | $20.0B | $19.8B | $20.8B | $20.7B | $21.1B | $21.1B | $21.0B | $21.4B |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026
Insider Trading
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Only purchase (P) and sale (S) transactions shown.
Westlake Corporation Dividend Safety Analysis & Growth History
Dividend Status
Dividend PayerThis company pays dividends. Historical dividend data shown below.
5-year dividend CAGR: +8.2%.
Annual Dividends
2016 - 2025| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend/Share | $0.74 | $0.80 | $0.92 | $1.02 | $1.06 | $1.14 | $1.31 | $1.71 | $2.05 | $1.58 |
| YoY Growth | +7.4% | +7.7% | +14.8% | +11.4% | +3.9% | +6.6% | +15.3% | +30.9% | +19.6% | -22.9% |
| Payments | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Increased | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Learn more:Dividend investing guideHow to evaluate dividend safety
As of FY2025 · SEC XBRL dividend facts · Last checked Jul 2, 2026
Westlake Corporation Free Cash Flow & Dividend Coverage
Cash Flow History
FY2016 - FY2025| Metric | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $867.0M | $1.1B | $867.0M | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $2.4B | $1.3B | $465.0M |
| CapEx | -$629.0M | -$491.0M | -$629.0M | -$577.0M | -$702.0M | -$787.0M | -$525.0M | -$658.0M | -$1.0B | -$995.0M |
| Free Cash Flow | $238.0M | $588.0M | $238.0M | $951.0M | $707.0M | $514.0M | $772.0M | $1.7B | $306.0M | -$530.0M |
| FCF Margin | 4.7% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 11.8% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 10.3% | 14.7% | 2.5% | -4.7% |
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K filings. FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures. Free cash flow guide
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026
Westlake Corporation Risk Factors
Company-disclosed SEC risk factors
Risk factors are disclosed by the company in its SEC Form 10-K, Item 1A. Billiver does not classify or summarize company-specific legal, operational, financial, or market risks here.
Sector context: Materials. This is not a Billiver risk assessment for WLK.
Source note: the SEC Form 10-K includes Item 1A, "Risk Factors." The full risk-factor text should be read from the company’s own SEC filing.
Westlake Corporation FAQ
What is Westlake Corporation's annual revenue?
Westlake Corporation (WLK) reported $11.5 billion in trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue. This financial data is compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Is Westlake Corporation profitable?
Westlake Corporation reported a net loss with a -8.4% profit margin, totaling $962 million in net losses (TTM). All figures from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Does Westlake Corporation pay dividends?
Yes, Westlake Corporation pays regular dividends. View the full dividend history and payout analysis on this page.
What is Westlake Corporation's financial health score?
Westlake Corporation has a financial health score of 47/100 (Grade: F), evaluating profitability, solvency, liquidity, and growth based on SEC EDGAR data.
How many years of Westlake Corporation financial data are available?
10 years of financial data are available for Westlake Corporation from FY2016 to FY2025. All figures are compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.