WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L (WES) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WES • US9586691035
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41.08 USD
+0.14 (+0.34%)
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40.77 USD
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This WES fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WES Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WES had positive earnings in the past year.
- WES had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WES has always been profitable.
- WES had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WES (7.70%) is better than 79.43% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.71%, WES belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- WES has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WES outperforms 83.73% of its industry peers.
- WES had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.38%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.54%) for WES is above the 3 year average (9.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 28.71% | ||
| ROIC | 9.54% |
ROA(3y)9.13%
ROA(5y)9.18%
ROE(3y)36.89%
ROE(5y)36.2%
ROIC(3y)9.38%
ROIC(5y)9.33%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of WES (30.04%) is better than 86.60% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WES has grown nicely.
- WES has a Operating Margin of 43.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WES outperforms 89.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WES has remained more or less at the same level.
- WES has a better Gross Margin (94.61%) than 98.56% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WES has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 43.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.04% | ||
| GM | 94.61% |
OM growth 3Y2.1%
OM growth 5Y-1.43%
PM growth 3Y-6.36%
PM growth 5Y10.05%
GM growth 3Y2.81%
GM growth 5Y0.3%
2. WES Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WES is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WES has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for WES has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WES has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- WES has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.78. This is a neutral value as WES would need 5.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WES (5.78) is better than 64.59% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.04 is on the high side and indicates that WES has dependencies on debt financing.
- WES has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: WES underperforms 77.99% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that WES should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WES's Current ratio of 1.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WES outperforms 60.29% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that WES should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WES's Quick ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WES outperforms 65.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. WES Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WES shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.56%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, WES shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.47% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, WES shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.61% in the last year.
- WES shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.56%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.47%
EPS Q2Q%-44.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.61%
Revenue growth 3Y5.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.75%
Sales Q2Q%11.09%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WES will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.69% on average per year.
- WES is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.69%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. WES Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.69, WES is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WES is valued a bit cheaper than 74.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- WES is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- WES is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.37.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WES is valued a bit cheaper than 78.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.54, WES is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WES's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WES is valued cheaper than 81.34% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WES's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- WES has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WES's earnings are expected to grow with 12.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)3.95
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
5. WES Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WES has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.89%, which is a nice return.
- WES's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.24. WES pays more dividend than 91.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- WES's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.89% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WES is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.51%!
- WES has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- WES has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.51%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 123.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WES. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- WES's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP123.95%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
WES Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
41.08
+0.14 (+0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners41.82%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change9.79%
Market Cap16.17B
Revenue(TTM)3.84B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts65.56
Price Target43.04 (4.77%)
Short Float %2.73%
Short Ratio4.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.89% |
Yearly Dividend3.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.51%
DP123.95%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-02 2026-02-02 (0.91)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.43%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.42%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.43%
Max EPS beat(4)4%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)3.5%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)0.66%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)1.75%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.17%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.2%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.37%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.67%
PT rev (1m)1.35%
PT rev (3m)1.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.37 | ||
| P/S | 4.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.28 | ||
| P/B | 4.02 | ||
| P/tB | 5.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.09 |
EPS(TTM)3
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)3.32
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)3.8
FCFY9.24%
OCF(TTM)5.65
OCFY13.74%
SpS9.76
BVpS10.21
TBVpS7
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)3.95
Graham Number26.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 28.71% | ||
| ROCE | 12.08% | ||
| ROIC | 9.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.25% | ||
| OM | 43.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.04% | ||
| GM | 94.61% | ||
| FCFM | 38.89% |
ROA(3y)9.13%
ROA(5y)9.18%
ROE(3y)36.89%
ROE(5y)36.2%
ROIC(3y)9.38%
ROIC(5y)9.33%
ROICexc(3y)9.97%
ROICexc(5y)9.77%
ROICexgc(3y)10.74%
ROICexgc(5y)10.52%
ROCE(3y)12.44%
ROCE(5y)12.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.59%
OM growth 3Y2.1%
OM growth 5Y-1.43%
PM growth 3Y-6.36%
PM growth 5Y10.05%
GM growth 3Y2.81%
GM growth 5Y0.3%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)117.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.32%
Profit Quality(3y)102.33%
Profit Quality(5y)114.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.56%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.47%
EPS Q2Q%-44.71%
EPS Next Y10.69%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.61%
Revenue growth 3Y5.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.75%
Sales Q2Q%11.09%
Revenue Next Year5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.01%
EBIT growth 3Y7.95%
EBIT growth 5Y5.23%
EBIT Next Year48.25%
EBIT Next 3Y18.87%
EBIT Next 5Y12.77%
FCF growth 1Y14.71%
FCF growth 3Y7.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.24%
OCF growth 1Y4.01%
OCF growth 3Y9.32%
OCF growth 5Y6.3%
WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L / WES Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WES stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WES.
What is the valuation status of WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L (WES) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L (WES). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L?
WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L (WES) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L (WES) stock?
The financial health rating of WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L (WES) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WES stock?
The dividend rating of WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L (WES) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 123.95%.