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Walter Wang

Walter Wang

Walter Wang (#1964)

Global Rank #1964
Country Rank #671
Country United States

Walter Wang is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Manufacturing
  • United States
  • M
  • 61 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,964
Country Rank #671
Net Worth $2.1B
Previous Worth $2.1B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Manufacturing
Age 61 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 16 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Los Angeles, California
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Manufacturing

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Personal Stats

Age 61
Source Of Wealth Manufacturing
Self Made Score 4
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence Los Angeles, California
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.1B
Current Net Worth $2.1B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Walter Wang is chairman and CEO of JM Eagle Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers of plastic pipe. Wang is a son of Y.C. Wang, the former chairman of Taiwan's Formosa Plastics, who died in 2008 at age 91. Headquartered in Los Angeles, JM Eagle has 2,000 employees globally and generates $2.3 billion of estimated annual revenue. Wang's philanthropic interests include healthcare, education and missionary work. Wang is the founder and owner of a Taiwanese basketball team, the New Taipei Kings. His daughter named the team after the family name Wang, which means king in Mandarin.

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Did You Know?

Wang survived a battle with nasopharynx cancer in 2005, which he credits to his Christian faith.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Walter Wang's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $2.1B (May 4, 2026)

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