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Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: WLK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $88.86
1 Year Target Price $88.86
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.85% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.92B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 88.86 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 88.86 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 0.92 | 52 Weeks Range 68.11 - 137.75 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 68.11 - 137.75 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.70% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.52 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -0.57% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.2% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.93% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.25% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 33.56 | Enterprise Value 13583029265 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84 |
Enterprise Value 13583029265 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.16 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.57 | Shares Outstanding 128246266 | Shares Floating 33152942 |
Shares Outstanding 128246266 | Shares Floating 33152942 | ||
Percent Insiders 74.17 | Percent Institutions 31.16 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Westlake Chemical Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Westlake Chemical Corporation was founded in 1986 by T.T. Chao. It began as a vinyls manufacturer and has grown through strategic acquisitions and expansions into a leading international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products.
Core Business Areas
- Housing and Infrastructure: Produces PVC pipes, fittings, siding, trim, and other building materials for residential and commercial construction. This segment includes Westlake Royal Building Products.
- Performance and Essential Materials: Manufactures polyethylene, ethylene, styrene, and other basic chemicals used in various applications, including packaging, consumer products, and industrial applications.
Leadership and Structure
Albert Chao serves as the President and CEO. The company operates with a divisional structure, with leadership teams overseeing each core business area, reporting to the executive management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PVC Resin: Westlake is one of the largest PVC resin producers globally. The global PVC market is competitive, with companies like Shin-Etsu Chemical, Formosa Plastics Group, and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) being major competitors. Precise market share data varies.
- Polyethylene: Westlake produces various grades of polyethylene used in packaging, films, and other applications. Dow Chemical (DOW) and LyondellBasell (LYB) are key competitors in the polyethylene market. Market share data varies by specific polyethylene grade.
- Building Products (PVC Pipes, Siding): Westlake Royal Building Products offers a wide range of building materials. Competitors include CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain) and James Hardie Industries (JHX) in specific product categories. Market share varies significantly by product and region.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The petrochemical and polymer industry is cyclical and influenced by global economic conditions, raw material prices (especially crude oil and natural gas), and supply-demand dynamics. Demand for building products is closely tied to housing construction and infrastructure spending.
Positioning
Westlake is a vertically integrated producer, benefiting from economies of scale and cost-advantaged feedstock access. They have diversified into downstream building products, reducing reliance on commodity chemical prices. They are a large player with significant global reach. Focus on ESG practices is increasingly important.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for Westlake's products is in the hundreds of billions of USD, encompassing the global market for petrochemicals, polymers, and building products. Westlake is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market, leveraged by its scale, integration, and product diversification.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vertical integration (feedstock to finished products)
- Low-cost producer
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong market position in PVC and polyethylene
- Strategic acquisitions and expansions
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industry dynamics
- Sensitivity to raw material price fluctuations
- Geographic concentration in certain regions
- Potential environmental liabilities
- Dependence on housing and construction markets
Opportunities
- Growing demand for plastics in emerging markets
- Infrastructure spending initiatives
- Development of sustainable products and technologies
- Further acquisitions and expansions
- Increased focus on circular economy initiatives
Threats
- Economic downturns and recessions
- Increased environmental regulations
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Competition from global producers
- Trade disputes and tariffs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SHINU.JP
- FPG
- DOW
- LYB
- OXY
Competitive Landscape
Westlake benefits from its low-cost production and vertical integration. However, it faces competition from larger, more diversified players like Dow and LyondellBasell. Its building products business provides diversification and growth opportunities.
Major Acquisitions
Boral Building Products
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2150
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Westlake's building products portfolio and market presence, increasing diversification and downstream integration.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Westlake has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and expansions, focusing on cost-advantaged production and vertical integration.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary but generally project continued growth driven by demand for petrochemicals, polymers, and building products, with a focus on sustainable solutions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions to expand building products offerings, investments in capacity expansions, and efforts to improve sustainability.
Summary
Westlake Chemical is a major player in the petrochemical and building products industries, benefiting from vertical integration and low-cost production. Its diversified portfolio provides stability, but its performance is still subject to industry cycles and raw material price volatility. Expanding its sustainable product offerings and navigating evolving environmental regulations are key to continued success. Overall, Westlake is well-positioned to benefit from long-term growth in demand for its products.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Company Website
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Disclaimers:
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About Westlake Chemical Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-08-11 | President & CEO Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 15540 | Website https://www.westlake.com |
Full time employees 15540 | Website https://www.westlake.com | ||
Westlake Corporation manufactures and markets performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, and internationally. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, chlor-alkali, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), epoxy specialty resins, and base epoxy resins and intermediaries. The Housing and Infrastructure Products segment provides residential PVC sidings; PVC trim and mouldings; architectural stone veneers; windows; PVC decking; PVC films for various inflatables, wallcovering, and tape and roofing applications; polymer composite and cement roof tiles; PVC pipes and fittings for various water, sewer, electrical, and industrial applications; and PVC compounds for various housing, medical, and automobile products. This segment also offers consumer and commercial products, such as landscape edging; industrial, home, and office matting; marine dock edging; and masonry joint controls. It offers its products to 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, wind turbines, 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. Westlake Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Corporation is a subsidiary of TTWF LP.
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