Westlake Corporation (WLK) Return on equity 2016–2025
Westlake Corporation (WLK) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
-17.2%FY2025 · since FY2016: 11.3% → -17.2%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -17.2% | -22.9 pp |
| FY2024 | 5.7% | +1.0 pp |
| FY2023 | 4.7% | -17.9 pp |
| FY2022 | 22.6% | -2.7 pp |
| FY2021 | 25.3% | +19.9 pp |
| FY2020 | 5.5% | -1.7 pp |
| FY2019 | 7.2% | -10.6 pp |
| FY2018 | 17.8% | -8.9 pp |
| FY2017 | 26.8% | +15.4 pp |
| FY2016 | 11.3% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice