Westlake Chemical Corporation - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: 1.04%

Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 1.04% as of March 2026. 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.

Liquid Assets

$205.00 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$19.71 Billion
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2011–2025)

This chart shows how Westlake Chemical Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Check Westlake Chemical Corporation strategic asset allocation index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

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. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see WLK market cap overview.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 0%
Short-term Investments $205.00 Million 1.04%
Total Liquid Assets $205.00 Million 1.04%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Westlake Chemical Corporation maintains only 1.04% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.

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
Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical Co Ltd
SHE:002648
Specialty Chemicals 0.27%
AKZO NOBEL SPONS.ADRS 1/3
F:AKUP
Specialty Chemicals 1.74%
Lily Group Co Ltd
SHG:603823
Specialty Chemicals 0.37%
MeiHua Holdings Group Co Ltd
SHG:600873
Specialty Chemicals 7.60%
Shandong Dongyue Organosilicon Mat
SHE:300821
Specialty Chemicals 0.00%
Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Co Ltd
SHE:002408
Specialty Chemicals 0.01%
Jiangsu Ruitai New Energy Materials Co. Ltd.
SHE:301238
Specialty Chemicals 40.33%
Yibin Tianyuan Group Co Ltd
SHE:002386
Specialty Chemicals 0.00%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Westlake Chemical Corporation (2011–2025)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Westlake Chemical Corporation.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 14.67% $2.93 Billion $19.96 Billion +0.60pp
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 --
pp = percentage points

About Westlake Chemical Corporation

NYSE:WLK USA Specialty Chemicals
Market Cap
$9.85 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#2244 Global
#837 in USA
Share Price
$76.91
Change (1 day)
-0.93%
52-Week Range
$56.38 - $123.39
All Time High
$160.33
About

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. It operates through two segments, Performance and Essential Materials and The Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene… Read more