The Houston-based manufacturer is a global supplier of petrochemicals, polymers, and fabricated building products.
Company Info
| CEO | Albert Yuan Chao |
| CEO Title | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director |
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| HQ Location | Houston, Texas |
| Website | www.westlake.com |
| Years on Fortune 500 List | 2 |
| Employees | 8,870 |
Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)
| Revenues ($M) | $8,635 |
| Profits ($M) | $996 |
| Assets ($M) | $11,602 |
| Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $5,590 |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 11.5% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 8.6% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 17.8% |
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 762 |
| EPS % Change (from 2017) | -23.8% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | 10.9% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | - |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2018) | -37.2% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | 2.8% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 25.1% |
