Westlake Chemical Corporation
Westlake Corporation manufactures and markets performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, and internationally. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, chlor-alkali, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer… Read more
Westlake Chemical Corporation - Asset Resilience Ratio
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 10.72% as of September 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2011–2024)
This chart shows how Westlake Chemical Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Westlake Chemical Corporation's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.93 Billion | 9.73% |
| Short-term Investments | $198.00 Million | 1.0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $2.12 Billion | 10.72% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Moderate Liquidity: Westlake Chemical Corporation has 10.72% of assets in liquid form.
- While adequate for normal operations, this level may limit flexibility during economic stress.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
Westlake Chemical Corporation Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Westlake Chemical Corporation's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Akzo Nobel N.V
OTCQX:AKZOF |
Specialty Chemicals | 2.16% |
|
YeSUN Tech Co.Ltd.
KQ:250930 |
Specialty Chemicals | 2.89% |
|
Hangzhou Flariant Co Ltd
SHG:605566 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.27% |
|
Samhwa Paint
KO:000390 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.11% |
|
DL Holdings CO. LTD.
KO:000210 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.30% |
|
Norooholdings
KO:000320 |
Specialty Chemicals | 6.58% |
|
Noroo Holdings Co Ltd
KO:000325 |
Specialty Chemicals | 6.58% |
|
Chongqing Sanxia Paints Co Ltd
SHE:000565 |
Specialty Chemicals | 45.03% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Westlake Chemical Corporation (2011–2024)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Westlake Chemical Corporation.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 14.07% | $2.92 Billion | $20.75 Billion | -1.64pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.71% | $3.30 Billion | $21.04 Billion | +4.87pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.84% | $2.23 Billion | $20.55 Billion | +0.51pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.34% | $1.91 Billion | $18.46 Billion | -6.81pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 17.14% | $2.37 Billion | $13.84 Billion | +11.66pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.49% | $728.00 Million | $13.26 Billion | -1.00pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.49% | $753.00 Million | $11.60 Billion | -6.20pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 12.69% | $1.53 Billion | $12.08 Billion | +8.47pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.22% | $459.45 Million | $10.89 Billion | -5.11pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.33% | $520.14 Million | $5.58 Billion | -- |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $5.21 Billion | -- |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.89% | $239.39 Million | $4.06 Billion | +2.24pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.66% | $124.87 Million | $3.41 Billion | -- |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $3.27 Billion | -- |