Westlake Corporation (WLK)
Company Info
Highlights
$15.13B
$0.72
163.25
1.59
$12.13B
$1.74B
$1.46B
$116.66 - $160.90
$153.60
3.86%
2.31
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Westlake Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Westlake Corporation had a return of -16.25% year-to-date (YTD) and -17.75% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Westlake Corporation had an annualized return of 7.97%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.01%, indicating that Westlake Corporation did not perform as well as the benchmark.
WLK
-16.25%
-8.69%
-22.92%
-17.75%
12.44%
7.97%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WLK, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.15% | 0.63% | 10.16% | -3.56% | 9.30% | -9.80% | 2.10% | -1.28% | 3.33% | -12.21% | -2.29% | -16.25% | |
| 2023 | 19.71% | -2.65% | -2.65% | -1.90% | -8.36% | 14.93% | 15.09% | -4.37% | -4.82% | -7.47% | 11.72% | 9.01% | 38.38% |
| 2022 | 1.56% | 12.12% | 11.87% | 2.55% | 4.63% | -25.80% | -0.69% | 1.66% | -11.91% | 11.25% | 11.76% | -4.75% | 6.81% |
| 2021 | -6.30% | 11.94% | 4.07% | 5.74% | 7.72% | -10.69% | -7.96% | 5.73% | 4.34% | 6.80% | -4.25% | 4.53% | 20.54% |
| 2020 | -12.76% | -8.32% | -31.68% | 13.83% | 10.44% | 12.47% | 1.58% | 9.36% | 6.57% | 6.96% | 11.55% | 8.58% | 18.52% |
| 2019 | 11.68% | -5.13% | -2.88% | 2.79% | -17.52% | 21.24% | -2.72% | -12.89% | 11.83% | -3.56% | 9.11% | 2.14% | 7.73% |
| 2018 | 5.70% | -3.67% | 2.67% | -3.76% | 8.38% | -7.00% | -0.38% | -11.57% | -12.12% | -14.21% | 2.04% | -8.72% | -37.27% |
| 2017 | 10.57% | 2.76% | 4.13% | -5.75% | -0.97% | 7.73% | 6.27% | 9.62% | 8.04% | 2.19% | 15.59% | 8.78% | 92.39% |
| 2016 | -16.27% | -4.78% | 7.37% | 8.40% | -11.70% | -2.74% | 6.57% | 13.71% | 3.24% | -3.20% | 14.65% | -5.37% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | -6.19% | 16.49% | 8.02% | 8.40% | -9.37% | -2.72% | -8.92% | -11.59% | -5.72% | 16.15% | -0.37% | -9.27% | -10.07% |
| 2014 | -0.43% | 9.91% | -0.73% | 7.59% | 13.74% | 3.60% | 4.33% | 11.15% | -10.70% | -18.52% | -9.85% | -3.69% | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 15.84% | -5.93% | 8.44% | -11.08% | 12.57% | 3.22% | 7.89% | -2.73% | 3.66% | 2.64% | 4.80% | 8.64% | 55.22% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WLK is 14, meaning it’s performing worse than 86% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Westlake Corporation (WLK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Westlake Corporation provided a 1.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.05 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.05 | $1.71 | $1.31 | $1.14 | $1.07 | $1.03 | $0.92 | $0.80 | $0.75 | $0.69 | $0.58 | $0.41 |
Dividend yield | 1.77% | 1.22% | 1.28% | 1.17% | 1.31% | 1.46% | 1.39% | 0.75% | 1.33% | 1.28% | 0.95% | 0.68% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Westlake Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $2.05 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $1.71 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $1.31 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $1.14 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $1.07 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $1.03 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.92 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.80 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.75 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.69 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.58 |
| 2013 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.41 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Westlake Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Westlake Corporation was 75.15%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 501 trading sessions.
The current Westlake Corporation drawdown is 27.94%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -75.15% | May 22, 2018 | 457 | Mar 16, 2020 | 501 | Mar 10, 2022 | 958 |
| -71.31% | Feb 20, 2007 | 517 | Mar 9, 2009 | 420 | Nov 4, 2010 | 937 |
| -58.29% | Sep 4, 2014 | 457 | Jun 27, 2016 | 354 | Nov 20, 2017 | 811 |
| -51.04% | Apr 27, 2011 | 111 | Oct 3, 2011 | 121 | Mar 27, 2012 | 232 |
| -41.42% | May 5, 2022 | 99 | Sep 26, 2022 | 307 | Dec 14, 2023 | 406 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Westlake Corporation volatility is 5.58%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Westlake Corporation compared to its peers in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WLK in comparison to other companies of the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, WLK has a PE value of 163.3. This PE ratio is much higher than those of other companies of the industry. This might be an indicator of the company being overvalued.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for WLK in comparison to other companies of the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, WLK has a PEG value of 1.6. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Westlake Corporation.
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