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WestlakeWLK -1.13%58 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WLK with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $106.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,413 Chemicals companies, Westlake ranks worse than 70771.34% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Westlake's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -94.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Westlake was 87.40% per year. The lowest was -42.10% per year. And the median was 16.85% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Westlake 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
WLK vs SOLS, ESI, NEU: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Westlake's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Westlake 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Westlake's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westlake's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
Westlake (WLK) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Westlake and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Westlake ranks #999999 out of 1413 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Westlake's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Westlake's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Westlake ranks #999999 out of 1413 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Westlake has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westlake's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SOLS and ESI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Westlake ranks #999999 out of 1413 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Westlake in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.70, based on 1,413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Westlake and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westlake's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westlake stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westlake (WLK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $106.13, compared to a current price of $70.81 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. Westlake's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westlake (WLK), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Westlake (WLK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westlake stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $70.81 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $106.13.
GuruFocus considers Westlake to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WLK:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: $106.13 vs. price of $70.81 (33.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WLK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Westlake is a forward-integrated commodity chemicals firm based in Houston. It began as a single low-density polyethylene plant and expanded its capabilities to include ethylene, vinyl chloride monomers, and polyvinyl chloride over the next two decades. The acquisition of Axiall in 2016 made it a North American leader in chlor-alkali and PVC. Today, Westlake has two defined segments: performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products. The HIP segment began operating in 2022 following a series of acquisitions in the building products space. The firm aims to maximize the value of its chemical production by integrating with the HIP segment, realizing the higher margins of finished commercial goods.
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