Westlake Corp's fundamentals are relatively very healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 33/70 in the Chemicals industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 81.31.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend down.The company has been performing strongly in the stock market over the past month, which is supported by its strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Westlake Corp's Score
Industry at a Glance
Industry Ranking
33 / 70
Overall Ranking
166 / 4592
Industry
Chemicals
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
18
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
81.306
Target Price
+20.24%
Upside Space
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Westlake Corp Highlights
StrengthsRisks
Westlake Corporation is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and products that enhance life every day. With operations in Asia, Europe, and North America, it provides building blocks for solutions from housing and construction to packaging and healthcare to automotive and the consumer. Its segments include Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials include Westlake North American Vinyls, Westlake North American Chlor-alkali & Derivatives, Westlake European & Asian Chlorovinyls, Westlake Olefins, Westlake Polyethylene and Westlake Epoxy. The Housing and Infrastructure Products include Westlake Royal Building Products, Westlake Pipe and Fittings, Westlake Global Compounds and Westlake Dimex. Its products are used in diverse consumer and industrial markets, including residential construction, automotive products, water treatment, wind turbines, coatings as well as other durable and non-durable goods.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 44.07%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 44.07%.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PB is 1.01, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 39.79M shares, decreasing 4.58% quarter-over-quarter.
Westlake Corporation is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and products that enhance life every day. With operations in Asia, Europe, and North America, it provides building blocks for solutions from housing and construction to packaging and healthcare to automotive and the consumer. Its segments include Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials include Westlake North American Vinyls, Westlake North American Chlor-alkali & Derivatives, Westlake European & Asian Chlorovinyls, Westlake Olefins, Westlake Polyethylene and Westlake Epoxy. The Housing and Infrastructure Products include Westlake Royal Building Products, Westlake Pipe and Fittings, Westlake Global Compounds and Westlake Dimex. Its products are used in diverse consumer and industrial markets, including residential construction, automotive products, water treatment, wind turbines, coatings as well as other durable and non-durable goods.
Ticker SymbolWLK
CompanyWestlake Corp
CEOGilson (Jean-Marc)
Websitehttps://www.westlake.com/
FAQs
What is the current price of Westlake Corp (WLK)?
The current price of Westlake Corp (WLK) is 73.630.
What is the symbol of Westlake Corp?
The ticker symbol of Westlake Corp is WLK.
What is the 52-week high of Westlake Corp?
The 52-week high of Westlake Corp is 120.240.
What is the 52-week low of Westlake Corp?
The 52-week low of Westlake Corp is 56.330.
What is the market capitalization of Westlake Corp?
The market capitalization of Westlake Corp is 9.44B.
What is the net income of Westlake Corp?
The net income of Westlake Corp is 599.00M.
Is Westlake Corp (WLK) currently rated as Buy, Hold, or Sell?
According to analysts, Westlake Corp (WLK) has an overall rating of Buy, with a price target of 81.306.
What is the Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Westlake Corp (WLK)?
The Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Westlake Corp (WLK) is -7.423.