WLK
Westlake Chemical Corporation
NYSE: WLK · BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
$111.41
+0.96% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$14.27B
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
1.28x
EPS (TTM)
$-11.70
Dividend yield
1.91%
52W range
$56 – $124
Volume
1.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
37
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
2.0
Growth
F5.5
Quality
C+2.0
Profitability
F6.3
Valuation
B3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.9
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$121.29
+8.87%
12-Month target
—
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Intrinsic (DCF)
$149.50
Margin of safety
+32.87%
1 Strong Buy7 Buy6 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ 32.87% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Thin margins at -13.50%
- Negative free cash flow $-16.00M
- Revenue declining -10.90% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $15.79B | $12.55B | $12.14B | $11.17B | $11.17B |
| Net income | $2.25B | $479.00M | $602.00M | $-1.51B | $-544.00M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-11.70 |
| Free cash flow | $2.29B | $1.30B | $306.00M | $-530.00M | $-16.00M |
| Profit margin | 14.23% | 3.82% | 4.96% | -13.50% | -13.50% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | POWERS, BRIAN JOHN | Buy | 1,961 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | BUESINGER, ROBERT F. | Sale | 4,000 | $115.25 |
| 2026-03-27 | BENDER, MARK STEVEN | Sale | 16,413 | $112.54 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Westlake Chemical Corporation trades at $111.41. Our Smart Value Score of 37/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.93, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $11.17B. with profit margins at -13.50%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $149.50.
Frequently asked questions
What is Westlake Chemical Corporation's stock price?
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) trades at $111.41.
Is Westlake Chemical Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 37/100 (Grade D, Sell). DCF value $149.50.
What is the price target of Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)?
The analyst target price is $121.29, representing +8.9% upside from the current price of $111.41.
What is the intrinsic value of Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $149.50, a +32.9% margin of safety versus $111.41.
What is Westlake Chemical Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $11.17B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.93 — grey zone.
Company info
SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustrySPECIALTY CHEMICALS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.28x
ROE-14.50%
Beta0.75
50D MA$110.65
200D MA$86.88
Shares out0.13B
Float0.03B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.2M
Performance
1 week-0.75%
1 month-4.63%
3 months+36.60%
YTD+50.68%
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