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.

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1. WLKP Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WLKP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WLKP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years WLKP has always been profitable.
  • WLKP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WLKP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWLKP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.88%, WLKP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of WLKP (18.84%) is better than 89.16% of its industry peers.
  • 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 6.51%.
Industry RankSector 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%
WLKP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLKP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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.
  • WLKP's Operating Margin of 27.39% is amongst the best of the industry. WLKP outperforms 95.18% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLKP has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of WLKP (29.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WLKP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WLKP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLKP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. WLKP Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WLKP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WLKP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • WLKP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WLKP is higher compared to a year ago.
WLKP Yearly Shares OutstandingWLKP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
WLKP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWLKP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • WLKP has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.98. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.98, WLKP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55 is on the high side and indicates that WLKP has dependencies on debt financing.
  • WLKP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.55) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
  • Although WLKP's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.55
Debt/FCF 1.98
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC12.12%
WLKP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLKP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

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.
  • WLKP has a better Current ratio (2.80) than 75.90% of its industry peers.
  • WLKP has a Quick Ratio of 2.74. This indicates that WLKP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.8
Quick Ratio 2.74
WLKP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWLKP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. WLKP Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for WLKP have decreased strongly by -22.03% in the last year.
  • WLKP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.10% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.71% in the past year.
  • WLKP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.83% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.69% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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.
WLKP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWLKP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
WLKP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWLKP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. WLKP Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.12 indicates a correct valuation of WLKP.
  • WLKP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLKP is cheaper than 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLKP to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.61), we can say WLKP is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.48, which indicates a very decent valuation of WLKP.
  • WLKP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WLKP is cheaper than 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.79. WLKP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.12
Fwd PE 11.48
WLKP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLKP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLKP is valued cheaper than 97.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 98.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLKP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.89
EV/EBITDA 2.56
WLKP Per share dataWLKP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of WLKP 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

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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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WLKP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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.
  • WLKP has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
WLKP Yearly Dividends per shareWLKP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • WLKP pays out 136.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP136.46%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WLKP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWLKP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
WLKP Dividend Payout.WLKP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WLKP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WLKP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L

NYSE:WLKP (3/26/2026, 3:23:59 PM)

22.25

-0.15 (-0.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners29.18%
Inst Owner Change1.54%
Ins Owners1.31%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap784.31M
Revenue(TTM)1.17B
Net Income(TTM)48.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target28.56 (28.36%)
Short Float %0.67%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 16.12
Fwd PE 11.48
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 3.89
P/OCF 2.8
P/B 3.03
P/tB 3.1
EV/EBITDA 2.56
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY8.71%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY25.71%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY35.76%
SpS33.1
BVpS7.33
TBVpS7.17
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC12.12%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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 16.12 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.