Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Westlake Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-17.2%
FY2025
5-year range
-17.2% / 19.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-399.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#93 of 113
Materials
What the data says
Westlake Corporation reports negative total equity of -17.2% in FY2025. Negative equity can occur when accumulated losses exceed contributed capital, as reported in the balance sheet from the SEC filing.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-17.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -33.6%.
Declined from 19.7% to -17.2% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -20.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -33.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 18% in MaterialsTop 82% of 113This company -17.2% Sector average -10.0%
▼
-71.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 399.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 7.2pp below the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- 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.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -17.2% | -399.8% |
| FY2024 | 5.7% | -70.9% |
| FY2023 | 19.7% | +492.8% |
| FY2022 | 3.3% | -37.2% |
| FY2021 | 5.3% | -67.9% |
| FY2020 | 16.5% | -25.9% |
| FY2019 | 22.3% | +211.6% |
| FY2018 | 7.1% | -46.1% |
| FY2017 | 13.3% | +17.0% |
| FY2016 | 11.3% | -42.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026