Westlake Corporation
WLKBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Westlake Corporation (WLK) is listed under Specialty Chemicals. At a $8.25B market cap, Westlake Corporation ranks as a mid-cap company within basic materials. It operates through two segments, Performance and Essential Materials and The Housing and Infrastructure Products.
Market Cap
$8.25B
Beta
0.69
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
26.55
EPS (TTM)
$-9.58
EPS (Fwd)
$2.43
ROE
-11.9%
ROA
0.4%
Cash
$1.85B
Total Debt
$5.88B
Free CF
$23.1M
52W Change
-19.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where WLK stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, WLK finished 25.76% below its 150-day moving average ($85.31) and 27.03% below its 200-day moving average ($86.79). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is WLK overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, WLK's RSI(14) was 36.7, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, WLK has $1.85B in cash with $5.88B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $23.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at -11.9%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 0.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $15.79B (2022) to $11.17B (2025), a 29% decline worth watching.
With a beta below 0.7, Westlake Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing WLK's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.