WLK Westlake Chemical PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for Westlake Chemical stock as of May 9, 2025 is 26.67. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3 and the stock price of $80 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 68% from its last 4 quarters average of 83.1.
WLK PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Westlake Chemical for the last ten years is 22.42. The current P/E ratio of 26.67 is 19% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, WLK's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2024 quarter at 205.88, when the price was $150.29 and the EPS was $0.73. The lowest point was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 4.21 with a price of $86.88 and an EPS of $20.65.
Westlake Chemical PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 539.18% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -80.47% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.6 | -34.43% | $114.65 | $4.66 |
| 2023 | 37.52 | 539.18% | $139.96 | $3.73 |
| 2022 | 5.87 | -5.32% | $102.54 | $17.46 |
| 2021 | 6.2 | -80.47% | $97.13 | $15.66 |
| 2020 | 31.75 | 47.54% | $81.6 | $2.57 |
| 2019 | 21.52 | 149.07% | $70.15 | $3.26 |
| 2018 | 8.64 | -18.49% | $66.17 | $7.66 |
| 2017 | 10.6 | -41.89% | $106.53 | $10.05 |
| 2016 | 18.24 | 63.88% | $55.99 | $3.07 |
| 2015 | 11.13 | -7.25% | $54.32 | $4.88 |
| 2014 | 12 | -10.18% | $61.09 | $5.09 |
| 2013 | 13.36 | -2.62% | $61.04 | $4.57 |
| 2012 | 13.72 | 32.95% | $39.65 | $2.89 |
| 2011 | 10.32 | -20.25% | $20.12 | $1.95 |
| 2010 | 12.94 | -58.47% | $21.74 | $1.68 |
Westlake Chemical PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 33.34 | 35.53% | $100.03 | $3 |
| Dec 2024 | 24.6 | -88.05% | $114.65 | $4.66 |
| Sep 2024 | 205.88 | 199.94% | $150.29 | $0.73 |
| Jun 2024 | 68.64 | -9.71% | $144.82 | $2.11 |
| Mar 2024 | 76.02 | 102.61% | $152.8 | $2.01 |
| Dec 2023 | 37.52 | 183.6% | $139.96 | $3.73 |
| Sep 2023 | 13.23 | 14.25% | $124.67 | $9.42 |
| Jun 2023 | 11.58 | 46.21% | $119.47 | $10.32 |
| Mar 2023 | 7.92 | 34.92% | $115.98 | $14.65 |
| Dec 2022 | 5.87 | 39.43% | $102.54 | $17.46 |
| Sep 2022 | 4.21 | -4.54% | $86.88 | $20.65 |
| Jun 2022 | 4.41 | -29.78% | $98.02 | $22.24 |
| Mar 2022 | 6.28 | 1.29% | $123.4 | $19.65 |
| Dec 2021 | 6.2 | -21.52% | $97.13 | $15.66 |
| Sep 2021 | 7.9 | -36.24% | $91.14 | $11.53 |
WLK average PE ratio chart
WLK's current PE ratio is higher than the 10-year average, but it is lower than its 3 and 5-year averages.
WLK PE vs peers
WLK's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks DOW and OLN, but it is higher than XOM's and HON's. Westlake Chemical is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (26.67) than its peers average of 22.87.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 10.44 | $9.56B |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 14.48 | $470.57B |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 24.92 | $140.12B |
| PSX Phillips 66 | 26.75 | $48.42B |
| WLK Westlake Chemical Corp | 28.51 | $10.97B |
| OLN OLIN Corp | 44.23 | $2.65B |
| DOW Dow Inc | 77.85 | $22.01B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $2.25B |
| ALB Albemarle Corp | N/A | $7.22B |
| CE Celanese Corp | N/A | $6.07B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Westlake Chemical's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WLK stock is 26.67 as of May 9, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Westlake Chemical (WLK)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for WLK stock is 41.1.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Westlake Chemical (WLK)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for WLK stock is 31.52.
What is the highest PE ratio for WLK?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 205.88 and it was in the Sep 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for WLK compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of WLK is 19% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is WLK's PE ratio calculated (Westlake Chemical PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 9, 2025), Westlake Chemical's share price is $80. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3. Therefore, Westlake Chemical's PE ratio for today is 26.67. PE RATIO(26.67) = STOCK PRICE($80) / TTM EPS($3)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.