Profitability Collapse Drives Valuation Pressure
Westlake’s ROIC and operating margin are deeply negative, highlighting a collapse in capital efficiency and profitability. While some analyst upgrades suggest debate about recovery, net income and revenue growth remain weak, and risk metrics are severe. The main stress lies in persistent losses and high volatility. A more constructive case would need a return to positive ROIC and stabilization of earnings.
Published by AssetNext · 2026-04-22
| Date | Signal | Peer score | Drawdown | 21d vs sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | Price diverging from similar companies | 29 | -6.3% | -3.8% |
| 2026-04-08 | Price diverging from similar companies | 25 | -2.1% | +4.6% |
| 2026-03-30 | Weak businesses rallying | 24 | 0.0% | +22.3% |
| 2026-03-27 | Weak businesses rallying | 24 | -0.8% | +25.7% |
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