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.
- 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 77.11% of its industry peers.
- WLKP has a Return On Equity of 18.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLKP outperforms 89.16% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.95%, WLKP belongs to the top 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 6.54%.
| 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 69.88% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- 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 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLKP is creating value.
- WLKP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- 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.
- WLKP's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.98 is amongst the best of the industry. WLKP outperforms 92.77% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55 is on the high side and indicates that WLKP has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WLKP (1.55) is worse 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC12.08%
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.
- 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 has a Quick ratio of 2.74. This is amongst the best in 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
- 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%.
- 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
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.04 indicates a correct valuation of WLKP.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLKP is valued a bit cheaper than 69.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, WLKP is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.42 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLKP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLKP is valued cheaper than 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.42 |
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.
- 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 | 3.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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
- WLKP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.94%, which is a nice return.
- WLKP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.04. WLKP pays more dividend than 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| 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 (4/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
22.13
-0.26 (-1.16%)
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 Cap780.08M
Revenue(TTM)1.17B
Net Income(TTM)48.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target28.56 (29.06%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio3.12
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)7.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.5%
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 | 16.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.78 | ||
| P/B | 3.02 | ||
| P/tB | 3.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY6.24%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY8.76%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY25.85%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY35.95%
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
WACC12.08%
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.
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 40.43% 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%.