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WestlakeLTS:0LVK +1.16%74 OCF Yield % is 4.54 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 13.06. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LVK with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $104.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,603 Chemicals companies, Westlake ranks worse than 51.22% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Westlake OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Westlake's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0LVK vs ESI, EMN, AXTA: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Westlake's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Westlake's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westlake's OCF Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Westlake (LTS:0LVK) has a OCF Yield % of 4.54 as of Jul. 15, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Westlake and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 13.06. Over the past decade, Westlake's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.93 to 29.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Westlake ranks #821 out of 1603 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Westlake's OCF Yield % too high?
Westlake's current OCF Yield % of 4.54 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 13.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 29.90. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Westlake's value of 4.54 is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westlake ranks #821 out of 1603 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Westlake has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westlake's OCF Yield % compare to ESI and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Westlake ranks #821 out of 1603 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Westlake in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Westlake's value of 4.54 is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Westlake's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.93 to 29.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.06 vs. the industry median of 4.75, Westlake has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.75, based on 1,603 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Westlake's current OCF Yield % of 4.54 is 4.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Westlake and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westlake's current OCF Yield % is 4.54, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 13.06. 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 (LTS:0LVK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $104.42, compared to a current price of $76.40 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 4.54, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 13.06 and 4.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.75. Westlake's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westlake (LTS:0LVK), the current OCF Yield % is 4.54 as of Jul. 15, 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 (LTS:0LVK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westlake stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $76.40 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $104.42.
GuruFocus considers Westlake to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LVK:
OCF Yield %: 4.54 (65% below median its 10-year median of 13.06)
GF Value™: $104.42 vs. price of $76.40 (26.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% below the Chemicals median (#821 of 1603)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LVK 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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