Westlake Corporation
WLKBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Westlake Corporation (WLK) is listed under Specialty Chemicals. With a market capitalization of $9.95B, it sits in mid-cap territory. It operates through two segments, Performance and Essential Materials and The Housing and Infrastructure Products.
Market Cap
$9.95B
Beta
0.62
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
21.47
EPS (TTM)
$-12.70
EPS (Fwd)
$3.62
ROE
-16.0%
ROA
-0.9%
Cash
$2.48B
Total Debt
$6.38B
Free CF
-$22.0M
52W Change
-4.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $2.48B in cash, though total debt stands at $6.38B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$22.0M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of -16.0% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Westlake Corporation's trajectory.