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Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK)On Nov 30: 26.15   0.00 (0.00%)  
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Sector:Basic Materials
Industry:Specialty Chemicals
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Westlake Chemical Corp.WLK 0.00%
Specialty Chemicals^YHOh703Down 0.24%
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TOP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS COMPANIES BY MARKET CAP
CompanySymbolPriceChangeMarket CapP/E
Braskem S.A.BAK13.20 0.00%6.87BN/A
Sigma-Aldrich CorporationSIAL53.34 0.00%6.49B19.53
Lubrizol Corp.LZ72.52 0.00%4.95B57.51
Westlake Chemical Corp.WLK26.15 0.00%1.73BN/A
Rockwood Holdings Inc.ROC22.51 0.00%1.67BN/A
W.R. Grace & Co.GRA22.86 0.00%1.65B24.19
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WLK VS. INDUSTRY LEADERS
Statistic Industry Leader WLKWLK Rank
Market CapitalizationBAK6.87B1.73B4 / 63
P/E Ratio (ttm)FUL59.88N/A N/A
PEG Ratio (ttm, 5 yr expected)CYT7.564.653 / 63
Revenue Growth (Qtrly YoY)NZYM.OB21.60%-41.10%32 / 63
EPS Growth (Qtrly YoY)KMGB757.60%8.10%12 / 63
Long-Term Growth Rate (5 yr)VRNM50%7%20 / 63
Return on Equity (ttm)WPZ53.39%-5.24%18 / 63
Long-Term Debt/Equity (mrq) N/A
Dividend Yield (annual)BAK22.60%0.90%15 / 63
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