WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WLKP • US9604171036
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This WLKP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WLKP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WLKP had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WLKP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years WLKP has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WLKP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WLKP (3.88%) is better than 75.90% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.84%, WLKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WLKP (20.95%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WLKP is significantly above the industry average of 6.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.88% | ||
| ROE | 18.84% | ||
| ROIC | 20.95% |
ROA(3y)4.28%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)20.27%
ROE(5y)22.18%
ROIC(3y)22.8%
ROIC(5y)22.61%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.17%, WLKP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.39%, WLKP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WLKP has a Gross Margin of 29.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLKP outperforms 55.42% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLKP has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.17% | ||
| GM | 29.81% |
OM growth 3Y7.87%
OM growth 5Y-5.59%
PM growth 3Y1.18%
PM growth 5Y-9.43%
GM growth 3Y7.97%
GM growth 5Y-5.32%
2. WLKP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLKP is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WLKP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WLKP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for WLKP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WLKP is 1.98, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WLKP, only 1.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WLKP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLKP outperforms 92.77% of its industry peers.
- WLKP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.55, WLKP is not doing good in the industry: 77.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for WLKP, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.59
WACC8.08%
2.3 Liquidity
- WLKP has a Current Ratio of 2.80. This indicates that WLKP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of WLKP (2.80) is better than 75.90% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.74 indicates that WLKP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- WLKP's Quick ratio of 2.74 is amongst the best of the industry. WLKP outperforms 87.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.74 |
3. WLKP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WLKP have decreased strongly by -22.03% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, WLKP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.10% on average per year.
- WLKP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.71%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.83% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.03%
EPS 3Y-8.98%
EPS 5Y-6.1%
EPS Q2Q%-4.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.86%
Revenue growth 5Y3.83%
Sales Q2Q%11.37%
3.2 Future
- WLKP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.69% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y40.43%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.71%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. WLKP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.10, WLKP is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLKP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLKP is cheaper than 66.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, WLKP is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.47 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLKP.
- WLKP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WLKP is cheaper than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. WLKP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLKP indicates a rather cheap valuation: WLKP is cheaper than 97.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLKP is valued cheaper than 98.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WLKP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- WLKP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- WLKP's earnings are expected to grow with 23.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. WLKP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.94%, WLKP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.12, WLKP pays a better dividend. On top of this WLKP pays more dividend than 95.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WLKP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.94% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WLKP decreases each year by -0.01%.
- WLKP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of WLKP decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 136.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WLKP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP136.46%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WLKP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
22.22
-0.23 (-1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners29.18%
Inst Owner Change1.54%
Ins Owners1.31%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap783.25M
Revenue(TTM)1.17B
Net Income(TTM)48.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target28.56 (28.53%)
Short Float %0.67%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.94% |
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP136.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-06 2026-02-06 (0.4714)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.42%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.3%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-62.4%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.3%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.58%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-9.47%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.19%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.13%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.74%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.27%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.79 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | 3.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY8.72%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY25.75%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY35.81%
SpS33.1
BVpS7.33
TBVpS7.17
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.88% | ||
| ROE | 18.84% | ||
| ROCE | 26.52% | ||
| ROIC | 20.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.86% | ||
| OM | 27.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.17% | ||
| GM | 29.81% | ||
| FCFM | 17.28% |
ROA(3y)4.28%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)20.27%
ROE(5y)22.18%
ROIC(3y)22.8%
ROIC(5y)22.61%
ROICexc(3y)23.84%
ROICexc(5y)23.52%
ROICexgc(3y)23.96%
ROICexgc(5y)23.63%
ROCE(3y)28.86%
ROCE(5y)28.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.27%
OM growth 3Y7.87%
OM growth 5Y-5.59%
PM growth 3Y1.18%
PM growth 5Y-9.43%
GM growth 3Y7.97%
GM growth 5Y-5.32%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 414.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC8.08%
ROIC/WACC2.59
Cap/Depr(3y)49.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)5%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.02%
Profit Quality(3y)619.79%
Profit Quality(5y)578.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.03%
EPS 3Y-8.98%
EPS 5Y-6.1%
EPS Q2Q%-4.65%
EPS Next Y40.43%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.86%
Revenue growth 5Y3.83%
Sales Q2Q%11.37%
Revenue Next Year12.71%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.97%
EBIT Next Year53.11%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-53.75%
FCF growth 3Y-21.04%
FCF growth 5Y-9.73%
OCF growth 1Y-42.17%
OCF growth 3Y-15.43%
OCF growth 5Y-5.56%
WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L / WLKP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WLKP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WLKP.
What is the valuation status of WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) stock?
WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) is 16.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.03.
What is the financial health of WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) stock?
The financial health rating of WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) is 6 / 10.