Westlake Chemical Corporation - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of September 2025: 10.72%

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. Read Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) financial obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

Liquid Assets

$2.12 Billion

Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$19.81 Billion

All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Moderate

Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2011–2024)

This chart shows how Westlake Chemical Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See what is Westlake Chemical Corporation's book value for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.

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 market cap of Westlake Chemical Corporation.

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
Air Products and Chemicals Inc NYSE:APD	Specialty Chemicals	2.49%
AKZO NOBEL SPONS.ADRS 1/3 F:AKUP	Specialty Chemicals	2.16%
Kingfa Sci&Tech Co Ltd SHG:600143	Specialty Chemicals	0.02%
Zhongfu Shenying Carbon Fiber Co. Ltd. A SHG:688295	Specialty Chemicals	2.48%
Arkema SA PA:AKE	Specialty Chemicals	13.81%
Baoding Lucky Innovative Materials Co Ltd SHE:300446	Specialty Chemicals	0.23%
Yibin Tianyuan Group Co Ltd SHE:002386	Specialty Chemicals	0.00%
Longkou Union Chemical Co. Ltd. A SHE:301209	Specialty Chemicals	21.72%

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	--

pp = percentage points

About Westlake Chemical Corporation

NYSE:WLK USA Specialty Chemicals

Market Cap

$12.04 Billion

Market Cap Rank

#1952 Global

#711 in USA

Share Price

$93.85

Change (1 day)

-3.62%

52-Week Range

$56.38 - $123.39

All Time High

$160.33