Westlake (WLK) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Westlake Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $78.87
High: $82.60
on August 8, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $68.55
High: $153.34
on June 3, 2025
on August 26, 2024
All-Time High: $162.64 on April 8, 2024
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$10.7B
EPS
2.99
P/E Ratio (TTM)
27.79
Forward P/E
10.14
P/B Ratio
1.01
PEG Ratio
10.14
Div. Yield
1.49%
ROE
3.92%
Beta
0.917
Debt to Equity
49.95
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
8.15%
Operating Margin
-0.88%
Profit Margin
3.23%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
2.14%
Return on Equity (TTM)
3.92%
EBITDA
$2.0B
Net Income (TTM)
$386.0M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$93.69
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
-4.30%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
-4.34%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$1.06
Current Dividend Yield
1.49%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.35%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$1.33
3-Year Total Dividends
$4.00
Ex-Dividend Date
November 26, 2024
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake WLK | 10.65B Large-cap | 3.49% | 4.26% | 5.22% | -26.41% | -26.81% | -44.43% | -21.74% | 33.05% |
| Linde plc LIN | 222.60B Mega-cap | 1.99% | -0.03% | 4.40% | 3.16% | 13.34% | 5.47% | 51.33% | 89.73% |
| Sherwin-Williams SHW | 86.26B Large-cap | 5.76% | 1.05% | -0.47% | -2.95% | 5.03% | 1.47% | 39.39% | 57.85% |
| Ecolab ECL | 76.21B Large-cap | 3.06% | -0.74% | 6.07% | 9.04% | 16.82% | 13.38% | 54.96% | 38.55% |
| Air Products and APD | 64.33B Large-cap | 0.24% | -0.16% | 9.05% | -7.05% | 1.86% | 3.73% | 6.55% | -0.41% |
| DuPont de Nemours DD | 29.65B Large-cap | -1.42% | -2.88% | 9.79% | -6.47% | -6.03% | -9.74% | 13.05% | 21.87% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
74.23%
Institutional Ownership
28.88%
Shares Short
4M
Short Ratio
3.02
Short % of Shares Outstanding
10.69%
Average 10-Day Volume
2M
Average 90-Day Volume
1M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WLK's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Westlake reached a high of $153.34 (on August 26, 2024) and a low of $68.55 (on June 3, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for WLK?
- Curious about Westlake's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 10.65B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 27.79, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 10.14.
- Does WLK pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Westlake is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 1.49%, and the company has paid an average of $1.33 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Westlake's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Westlake, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Linde plc
LIN222.60B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals 5.47% 51.33% Sherwin-Williams
SHW86.26B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals 1.47% 39.39% Ecolab
ECL76.21B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals 13.38% 54.96% Air Products and
APD64.33B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals 3.73% 6.55% DuPont de Nemours
DD29.65B Basic Materials Specialty Chemicals -9.74% 13.05% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Westlake Corporation? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Westlake's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 3.92%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 49.95, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 8.15%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for WLK?
- Looking at Westlake's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $12B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by -4.30%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -4.34%.
- How much of WLK stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Westlake stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 74.23% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 28.88%.
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