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.
- WLKP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years WLKP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WLKP's Return On Assets of 3.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLKP outperforms 76.83% of its industry peers.
- WLKP has a better Return On Equity (18.84%) than 89.02% of its industry peers.
- WLKP has a better Return On Invested Capital (20.95%) 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 6.49%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of WLKP (4.17%) is better than 69.51% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLKP has declined.
- WLKP has a Operating Margin of 27.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLKP outperforms 95.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLKP has declined.
- WLKP's Gross Margin of 29.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLKP outperforms 57.32% 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.
- WLKP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WLKP remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WLKP is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WLKP (1.98) is better than 92.68% 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: 76.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC12.12%
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 76.83% 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 87.80% 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%.
- WLKP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.10% yearly.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WLKP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y38.96%
EPS Next 2Y12.42%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.14%
Revenue Next 2Y11.5%
Revenue Next 3Y9.14%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. WLKP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.44, which indicates a correct valuation of WLKP.
- 70.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLKP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.15, WLKP is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLKP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLKP is valued cheaper than 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 97.56% 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 98.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.57 |
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 15.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.42%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
5. WLKP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WLKP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.46%, which is a nice return.
- WLKP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.00. WLKP pays more dividend than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.46% |
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 not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- WLKP pays out 136.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP136.46%
EPS Next 2Y12.42%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
WLKP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:WLKP (4/28/2026, 9:35:34 AM)
22.69
+0.16 (+0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners29.17%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners1.31%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap799.82M
Revenue(TTM)1.17B
Net Income(TTM)48.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target28.56 (25.87%)
Short Float %0.6%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.46% |
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP136.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.85 | ||
| P/B | 3.09 | ||
| P/tB | 3.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.57 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY8.45%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY25.21%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY35.07%
SpS33.1
BVpS7.33
TBVpS7.17
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.0908 (-33.49%)
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
WACC12.12%
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 Y38.96%
EPS Next 2Y12.42%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.86%
Revenue growth 5Y3.83%
Sales Q2Q%11.37%
Revenue Next Year18.14%
Revenue Next 2Y11.5%
Revenue Next 3Y9.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.97%
EBIT Next Year50.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L?
WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) is expected to grow by 38.96% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) stock?
The dividend rating of WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 136.46%.