Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.018x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($182.00 Million) by net assets ($9.94 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Westlake Chemical Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2002–2024)
This chart illustrates how Westlake Chemical Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read Westlake Chemical Corporation balance sheet liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Westlake Chemical Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Westlake Chemical Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Bureau Veritas SA
PA:BVI
|
0.158x |
|
BUREAU VERITAS ADR EO-12
F:4BV0
|
N/A |
|
GlobalWafers Co Ltd
TWO:6488
|
0.063x |
|
Align Technology Inc
NASDAQ:ALGN
|
0.055x |
|
AGNC Investment Corp
NASDAQ:AGNC
|
0.012x |
|
MAPFRE S.A.ADR 2 / EO-10
F:CMA
|
N/A |
|
Topbuild Corp
NYSE:BLD
|
0.105x |
|
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
XETRA:FME
|
0.053x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Westlake Chemical Corporation (2002–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Westlake Chemical Corporation from 2002 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see how much is Westlake Chemical Corporation worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $11.04 Billion | $1.31 Billion | 0.119x | -45.17% |
| 2023-12-31 | $10.76 Billion | $2.34 Billion | 0.217x | -33.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | $10.46 Billion | $3.40 Billion | 0.324x | +15.56% |
| 2021-12-31 | $8.53 Billion | $2.39 Billion | 0.281x | +42.37% |
| 2020-12-31 | $6.58 Billion | $1.30 Billion | 0.197x | -2.96% |
| 2019-12-31 | $6.40 Billion | $1.30 Billion | 0.203x | -12.38% |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.08 Billion | $1.41 Billion | 0.232x | -19.05% |
| 2017-12-31 | $5.37 Billion | $1.54 Billion | 0.286x | +33.71% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.89 Billion | $833.85 Million | 0.214x | -29.26% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.56 Billion | $1.08 Billion | 0.303x | -6.06% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.20 Billion | $1.03 Billion | 0.322x | +3.60% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.42 Billion | $752.73 Million | 0.311x | -6.63% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.87 Billion | $624.05 Million | 0.333x | +61.58% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.76 Billion | $362.30 Million | 0.206x | +9.60% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | $283.28 Million | 0.188x | +2.69% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.28 Billion | $235.52 Million | 0.183x | +22.04% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | $186.09 Million | 0.150x | +210.84% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | $62.17 Million | 0.048x | -76.09% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.17 Billion | $237.18 Million | 0.202x | -36.91% |
| 2005-12-31 | $994.11 Million | $318.45 Million | 0.320x | +63.46% |
| 2004-12-31 | $769.40 Million | $150.78 Million | 0.196x | +17.38% |
| 2003-12-31 | $467.70 Million | $78.09 Million | 0.167x | +452.78% |
| 2002-12-31 | $450.62 Million | $-21.33 Million | -0.047x | -- |
About 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