Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) Stock Forecast
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USD 163.82
(+7.60%)
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 152.25. Westlake Chemical Corporation’s stock price has changed by +1.81% over the past week, -3.11% over the past month and +30.33% over the last year.
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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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