Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 342 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $2.17 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $209.00 Million, receivables $1.96 Billion) cover 342 days of daily cash needs of $6.35 Million/day.
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Westlake Chemical Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio (2002–2025)
This chart shows how Westlake Chemical Corporation's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 24 annual periods from 2002 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 342 days, meaning defensive assets of $2.17 Billion can fund 342 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Westlake Chemical Corporation asset portfolio.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Westlake Chemical Corporation (2002–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Westlake Chemical Corporation from 2002 to 2025, covering 24 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See WLK working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 584 days | $4.43 Billion | $7.59 Million/day | $2.72 Billion | $204.00 Million | ▼ -140 days |
| 2024 | 724 days | $4.40 Billion | $6.08 Million/day | $2.92 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +82 days |
| 2023 | 642 days | $4.91 Billion | $7.64 Million/day | $3.30 Billion | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2022 | 640 days | $4.03 Billion | $6.30 Million/day | $2.23 Billion | $- | ▲ +52 days |
| 2021 | 588 days | $3.78 Billion | $6.42 Million/day | $1.91 Billion | $- | ▼ -377 days |
| 2020 | 965 days | $3.59 Billion | $3.72 Million/day | $1.31 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▲ +446 days |
| 2019 | 519 days | $1.76 Billion | $3.40 Million/day | $728.00 Million | $- | ▼ -33 days |
| 2018 | 552 days | $1.79 Billion | $3.24 Million/day | $753.00 Million | $- | ▲ +82 days |
| 2017 | 470 days | $2.53 Billion | $5.39 Million/day | $1.53 Billion | $1.00 Million | ▲ +39 days |
| 2016 | 431 days | $1.40 Billion | $3.24 Million/day | $459.45 Million | $0.00 | ▼ -287 days |
| 2015 | 718 days | $1.03 Billion | $1.43 Million/day | $- | $520.14 Million | ▲ +337 days |
| 2014 | 381 days | $560.67 Million | $1.47 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -221 days |
| 2013 | 602 days | $667.85 Million | $1.11 Million/day | $- | $239.39 Million | ▲ +121 days |
| 2012 | 481 days | $525.03 Million | $1.09 Million/day | $- | $124.87 Million | ▲ +73 days |
| 2011 | 408 days | $407.37 Million | $998.89K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -1 days |
| 2010 | 409 days | $362.86 Million | $886.52K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -23 days |
| 2009 | 433 days | $339.80 Million | $785.11K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -164 days |
| 2008 | 597 days | $347.32 Million | $581.61K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +177 days |
| 2007 | 420 days | $507.46 Million | $1.21 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +70 days |
| 2006 | 350 days | $308.90 Million | $881.95K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2005 | 361 days | $302.78 Million | $837.94K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2004 | 342 days | $234.25 Million | $685.52K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +39 days |
| 2003 | 303 days | $178.64 Million | $589.40K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +50 days |
| 2002 | 253 days | $123.23 Million | $486.52K/day | $- | $- | — |