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
- In the past year WLKP was profitable.
- In the past year WLKP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years WLKP has been profitable.
- WLKP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
- WLKP's Return On Equity of 18.84% is amongst the best of the industry. WLKP outperforms 89.16% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.95%, WLKP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WLKP is significantly above the industry average of 6.51%.
| 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLKP has declined.
- WLKP has a better Operating Margin (27.39%) than 95.18% of its industry peers.
- WLKP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 29.81%, WLKP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
- WLKP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WLKP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WLKP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- WLKP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.98, WLKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.55, WLKP is doing worse than 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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/WACC1.73
WACC12.11%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.80 indicates that WLKP has no problem at all paying 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.
- The Quick ratio of WLKP (2.74) is better than 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
- WLKP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.03%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.10% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, WLKP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.71% in the last 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
- WLKP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.59% yearly.
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.16 indicates a correct valuation of WLKP.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLKP is valued a bit cheaper than 66.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.51 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLKP.
- 81.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLKP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- WLKP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 97.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLKP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- WLKP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WLKP is cheaper than 98.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.53 |
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
5. WLKP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.94%, WLKP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- WLKP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.12. WLKP pays more dividend than 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WLKP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.94% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WLKP decreases each year by -0.01%.
- WLKP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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
NYSE:WLKP (3/24/2026, 7:08:15 PM)
22.3
+0.25 (+1.13%)
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 Cap786.08M
Revenue(TTM)1.17B
Net Income(TTM)48.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target28.56 (28.07%)
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 | 16.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.8 | ||
| P/B | 3.04 | ||
| P/tB | 3.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.53 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY6.19%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY25.65%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY35.68%
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
WACC12.11%
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 16.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.04.
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.