Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) Stock Forecast
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USD 163.82
(+9.54%)
Based on the Westlake Chemical Corporation stock forecast from 11 analysts, the average analyst target price for Westlake Chemical Corporation is USD 163.82 over the next 12 months. Westlake Chemical Corporation’s average analyst rating is Buy . Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Westlake Chemical Corporation is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 6 positive signals and 9 negative signals. At the last closing, Westlake Chemical Corporation’s stock price was USD 149.55. Westlake Chemical Corporation’s stock price has changed by -0.80% over the past week, -0.40% over the past month and +37.19% over the last year.
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Company Overview Westlake Chemical Corporation
Westlake Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), epoxy specialty resins, and base epoxy resins and intermediaries, as well as chlor-alkali, such as chlorine and caustic soda. 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; PVC compounds used in various housing, medical, and automobile products; and 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 operates as a subsidiary of TTWF LP. Read Less
Westlake Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates through two...Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) Stock
Based on ratings from 11 analysts Westlake Chemical Corporation's stock is Buy . Stock Target Advisor's fundamental analysis is Slightly Bearish. The stock has 5 buy, sell and 7 hold ratings.
WLK stock's dividend yield is 1.22%.
Our analysis grades WLK stock's dividend yield at F. This means that WLK stock's dividend yield is above 22% of the stocks in the Specialty Chemicals sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this WLK may be a poor dividend stock for its sector.
Based on targets from 11 analysts, the average taret price for WLK is USD 163.82 over the next 12 months. The maximum analyst target price is USD 185 while the minimum anlayst target price is USD 145.
WLK stock's Price/Earning ratio is 43.37.
Our analysis grades WLK stock's Price / Earning ratio at F. This means that WLK stock's Price/Earning ratio is above 84% of the stocks in the Specialty Chemicals sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this WLK may be a overvalued for its sector.
The last closing price of WLK's stock was USD 149.55.
The most recent market capitalization for WLK is USD 20.57B.
Based on targets from 11 analysts, the average taret price for WLK is projected at USD 163.82 over the next 12 months.
This means that WLK's stock price may go up by +9.54% over the next 12 months.
We can't find any ETFs which contains Westlake Chemical Corporation's stock.
As per our most recent records Westlake Chemical Corporation has 15,520 Employees.
Westlake Chemical Corporation's registered address is 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX, United States, 77056.
You can get more information about it from Westlake Chemical Corporation's website at https://www.westlake.com.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
What to like
Low debt
The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.
Superior risk adjusted returns
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
High market capitalization
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
High dividend returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
What not to like
Poor capital utilization
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Poor return on assets
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Overpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.
Below median total returns
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
High volatility
The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.
Poor return on equity
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Low Dividend Growth
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Low Earnings Growth
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Overpriced on free cash flow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
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