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Insights for Westlake Chemical Corporation
New York Stock Exchange: WLK
04 - Tracking Well with Low profitability
Sector: Energy & Environment
Industry: Chemicals & Speciality Chemicals
Based on PEG Ratio: Unknown
Today's Price
updated on: 		93.37 (0.33%)
Open 92.33 (1.13%)
High (Upside %) 93.75 (0.41%)
Low (Downside %) 91.76 (1.75%)
P. Close 93.06 (0.33%)
Open-High % 1.54%
Open-Low % 0.62%
Low-High % 2.17%
Previous Data

WLK is a Stock listed in the US on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker 'WLK'

Company Summary

Business Units or Product Lines

Westlake Chemical Corporation operates in two main segments: Olefins and Vinyls. The Olefins segment produces ethylene, polyethylene, and other related commodities. The Vinyls segment manufactures polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlor-alkali products, and downstream vinyl products.

Business Models for Each Product Line

The company generates revenue by producing basic chemicals and plastics used in various industrial and consumer applications. The Olefins segment focuses on selling ethylene and polyethylene to manufacturers, while the Vinyls segment markets PVC and chlor-alkali to the construction and packaging industries, among others. Major expenses include raw material costs, energy expenses, and logistics.

Future Opportunities for Growth

Westlake Chemical sees growth potential in expanding its product offerings to meet increasing demand for sustainable and recyclable materials. The company is investing in capacity expansions and exploring new market opportunities in emerging economies to capitalize on industrial growth trends.

Potential Major Risks

The company faces risks including volatility in raw material prices, particularly for ethylene, potential regulatory changes impacting the chemical industry, and global economic uncertainties affecting demand. Additionally, operational risks include the disruption of manufacturing processes and supply chain challenges.

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Basic Stats
Market Cap-Display Market Cap-Actual Market Cap Enterprise Value-Display Enterprise Value-Actual Enterprise Value Trailing P/E Forward P/E Price/Sales Price/Book Enterprise Value/Revenue Enterprise Value/EBITDA Profit Margin Operating Margin Return on Assets Return on Equity Revenue-Display Revenue-Actual Revenue Quarterly Revenue Growth EBITDA-Display EBITDA-Actual EBITDA Diluted EPS Total Cash-Display Total Cash-Actual Total Cash Total Debt-Display Total Debt-Actual Total Debt Total Debt/Equity Current Ratio Operating Cash Flow-Display Operating Cash Flow-Actual Operating Cash Flow Levered Free Cash Flow-Display Levered Free Cash Flow-Actual Levered Free Cash Flow % Held by Insiders % Held by Institutions
11.8 B 11800000000.0 11.8 14.16 B 14160000000.0 14.16 19.8 15.67 0.98 1.12 1.17 6.4 4.96% 2.60% 2.89% 5.93% 12.14 B 12140000000.0 12.14 0.60% 1.93 B 1930000000.0 1.93 4.64 2.92 B 2920000000.0 2.92 5.4 B 5400000000.0 5.4 0.4893 2.8 1.31 B 1310000000.0 1.31 380.0 mn 379380000.0 0.38 74.09% 27.83%

source:https://finance.yahoo.com/WLK/key-statistics

Reading Information

source:https://finance.yahoo.com/WLK/key-statistics

source:https://www.google.com/finance/quote/WLK:NYSE

source:https://finance.yahoo.com/WLK/analysis

source:https://finance.yahoo.com/WLK/fair-value

source:https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/WLK/price-earnings-peg-ratios

Upside-Downside Spread
Key Weighted 5D 1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 10Y
Upside % (high) 19.4% 5.49% (98.5) 10.52% (103.19) 28.37% (119.86) 54.16% (143.935) 72.76% (161.31) 74.19% (162.64) 74.19% (162.64)
Downside % (low) 10.17% 2.3% (91.2234) 12.81% (81.405) 12.81% (81.405) 12.81% (81.405) 12.81% (81.405) 12.94% (81.29) 68.95% (28.99)
Spread % 9.23% 3.2% -2.3% 15.56% 41.34% 59.95% 61.25% 5.24%

WLK's price used for computing the stats is 93.37 as on date

Cumulative Return Percent
Key Today 5D 2W 1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 10Y
Last Price-Trend PrevClose 0.33% 2.9% 4.05% -8.09% -20.7% -34.15% -37.71% -28.46% 23.33%
Last Price 93.37 93.37 93.37 93.37 93.37 93.37 93.37 93.37 93.37
Trend-Previous Close 93.06 90.74 89.74 101.59 117.74 141.8 149.9 130.52 75.71

WLK's symbol cumulative return percent is computed basis data from date

Return Velocity
5D 2W 1M 3M 6M 1Y
5D window
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall 3.09% 93.54 2.68% 93.17 1.23% 91.87 95.22
Up 3.97% 94.34 3.71% 94.11 0.69% 93.4 95.28
Down -0.26% 90.51 0% 90.74 0.53% 89.78 91.24
5D Opportunity:
returns: 2.9% (5.0%), p.close: 90.74
entry: 95.28, exit: 95.22, min.ret: 0.06%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall 3.14% 93.59 3.16% 93.61 3.19% 89.25 97.93
Up 4.93% 95.21 4.06% 94.43 3.57% 90.36 100.07
Down -1.21% 89.64 0% 90.74 2.4% 86.37 92.91
5D Opportunity:
returns: 2.9% (10.28%), p.close: 90.74
entry: 100.07, exit: 97.93, min.ret: 2.13%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -1.63% 89.26 0.76% 91.43 6.67% 80.18 98.35
Up 3.16% 93.61 2.29% 92.82 3.11% 89.38 97.84
Down -4.92% 86.27 -2.09% 88.84 5.94% 78.18 94.37
5D Opportunity:
returns: 2.9% (7.83%), p.close: 90.74
entry: 97.84, exit: 98.35, min.ret: -0.52%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -1.65% 89.25 -0.99% 89.84 4.39% 83.27 95.23
Up 1.89% 92.45 1.27% 91.9 2.35% 89.25 95.65
Down -3.56% 87.51 -2.61% 88.37 3.93% 82.16 92.85
5D Opportunity: SELL-APPROACHING
returns: 2.9% (5.41%), p.close: 90.74
entry: 95.65, exit: 95.23, min.ret: 0.45%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -1.54% 89.34 -1.81% 89.09 3.78% 84.19 94.49
Up 1.56% 92.16 0.69% 91.36 2.09% 89.31 95.01
Down -3.03% 87.99 -2.5% 88.47 3.11% 83.76 92.22
5D Opportunity: SELL-APPROACHING
returns: 2.9% (4.7%), p.close: 90.74
entry: 95.01, exit: 94.49, min.ret: 0.54%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -0.87% 89.95 -0.9% 89.92 3.55% 85.13 94.78
Up 1.69% 92.28 1.01% 91.66 2.03% 89.51 95.04
Down -2.57% 88.41 -2.01% 88.92 2.69% 84.75 92.07
5D Opportunity: SELL-APPROACHING
returns: 2.9% (4.74%), p.close: 90.74
entry: 95.04, exit: 94.78, min.ret: 0.28%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
2W window
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall 0.05% 89.78 1.83% 91.38 8.21% 78.73 100.84
Up 4.71% 93.97 3.81% 93.16 4.4% 88.05 99.89
Down -8.12% 82.46 -6.64% 83.78 7.46% 72.42 92.5
2W Opportunity:
returns: 4.05% (11.31%), p.close: 89.74
entry: 99.89, exit: 100.84, min.ret: -0.96%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -4.9% 85.34 -7.03% 83.43 8.1% 74.44 96.24
Up 2.76% 92.21 1.74% 91.3 3.49% 87.52 96.91
Down -9.87% 80.88 -7.78% 82.76 6.68% 71.89 89.88
2W Opportunity: SELL-APPROACHING
returns: 4.05% (7.98%), p.close: 89.74
entry: 96.91, exit: 96.24, min.ret: 0.69%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -3.14% 86.92 -3.0% 87.05 5.89% 78.99 94.86
Up 2.43% 91.92 1.34% 90.94 2.83% 88.11 95.73
Down -6.07% 84.3 -5.74% 84.59 5.2% 77.29 91.3
2W Opportunity: SELL-APPROACHING
returns: 4.05% (6.68%), p.close: 89.74
entry: 95.73, exit: 94.86, min.ret: 0.91%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -3.25% 86.82 -3.7% 86.42 4.85% 80.3 93.34
Up 1.94% 91.48 1.02% 90.65 2.39% 88.27 94.69
Down -5.32% 84.97 -4.5% 85.7 4.1% 79.45 90.49
2W Opportunity: SELL-APPROACHING
returns: 4.05% (5.52%), p.close: 89.74
entry: 94.69, exit: 93.34, min.ret: 1.42%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -1.83% 88.1 -2.46% 87.53 4.81% 81.63 94.57
Up 2.33% 91.83 1.67% 91.24 2.48% 88.49 95.18
Down -4.32% 85.86 -3.97% 86.17 3.62% 80.99 90.73
2W Opportunity: SELL-APPROACHING
returns: 4.05% (6.06%), p.close: 89.74
entry: 95.18, exit: 94.57, min.ret: 0.64%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
1M window
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -13.11% 88.27 -11.84% 89.56 5.38% 80.07 96.47
Up 1.02% 102.63 0.74% 102.34 1.18% 100.83 104.42
Down -18.22% 83.08 -18.79% 82.5 5.2% 75.16 91.01
1M Opportunity:
returns: -8.09% (-26.01%), p.close: 101.59
entry: 75.16, exit: 80.07, min.ret: 6.52%
Using: 1M trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -6.46% 95.03 -6.02% 95.47 6.59% 84.99 105.07
Up 2.55% 104.18 2.08% 103.71 2.33% 100.63 107.73
Down -9.67% 91.77 -6.97% 94.5 7.14% 80.88 102.65
1M Opportunity:
returns: -8.09% (-20.38%), p.close: 101.59
entry: 80.88, exit: 84.99, min.ret: 5.07%
Using: 1M trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -7.06% 94.42 -7.24% 94.23 5.36% 86.25 102.59
Up 2.06% 103.68 1.34% 102.95 2.11% 100.46 106.9
Down -9.24% 92.21 -8.31% 93.15 5.47% 83.87 100.54
1M Opportunity:
returns: -8.09% (-17.44%), p.close: 101.59
entry: 83.87, exit: 86.25, min.ret: 2.84%
Using: 1M trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -4.1% 97.42 -3.64% 97.89 5.86% 88.5 106.35
Up 2.97% 104.61 2.54% 104.17 2.78% 100.38 108.84
Down -7.42% 94.05 -6.91% 94.57 4.88% 86.61 101.5
1M Opportunity: BUY-APPROACHING
returns: -8.09% (-14.75%), p.close: 101.59
entry: 86.61, exit: 88.5, min.ret: 2.18%
Using: 1M trend, 0 Days Left

WLK's symbol current price is 93.37 (0.33%) as on . Yesterday's close was 93.06. It's return velocities are computed basis data from date .

Win Percent
Key Weighted 5D 1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y
Open-High (> 1.0%) 75.93% 100% 68.18% 54.55% 44.7% 43.65% 51.19%
Open-Low (> 1.0%) 58.21% 60.0% 59.09% 56.06% 51.52% 54.37% 53.31%
Open-Close-Up (> 0.5%) 40.84% 40.0% 45.45% 39.39% 33.33% 30.95% 36.38%
Open-Close-Down (> 0.5%) 31.96% 20.0% 36.36% 43.94% 44.7% 42.86% 37.3%
Low-Close-Up (> 1.0%) 62.27% 60.0% 72.73% 59.09% 44.7% 44.44% 53.17%
High-Close-Down (> 1.0%) 67.46% 80.0% 59.09% 60.61% 59.85% 53.97% 50.13%

WLK's symbol win percent is computed basis data from date

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