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.
- 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
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.88%, WLKP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- WLKP has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLKP outperforms 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
- The Profit Margin of WLKP (4.17%) is better than 68.67% of its industry peers.
- WLKP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.39%, WLKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 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
- 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.
- 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
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WLKP is 0.80, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WLKP, only 0.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WLKP (0.80) is better than 96.39% 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.
- 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 | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.62
WACC8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.80 indicates that WLKP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- WLKP has a Current ratio of 2.80. This is in the better half of the industry: WLKP outperforms 77.11% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.74 indicates that WLKP has no problem at all paying 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.10% on average over the past years.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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 16.10 indicates a correct valuation of WLKP.
- 66.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLKP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- WLKP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- WLKP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.47.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLKP is valued cheaper than 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLKP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WLKP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WLKP is cheaper than 97.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLKP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.56 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLKP's earnings are expected to grow with 23.69% in the coming years.
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 2.08, 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 1.91.
| 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 (3/20/2026, 10:21:55 AM)
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 | 1.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.35 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | 3.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.56 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY8.72%
FCF(TTM)14.16
FCFY63.75%
OCF(TTM)16.4
OCFY73.81%
SpS33.1
BVpS7.33
TBVpS7.33
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 | 21.75% | ||
| OM | 27.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.17% | ||
| GM | 29.81% | ||
| FCFM | 42.8% |
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)23.92%
ROICexgc(5y)23.61%
ROCE(3y)28.86%
ROCE(5y)28.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.76%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.18%
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 | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 129.17% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1025.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC8%
ROIC/WACC2.62
Cap/Depr(3y)49.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)5%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.02%
Profit Quality(3y)823.53%
Profit Quality(5y)701.04%
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 1Y14.51%
FCF growth 3Y6.82%
FCF growth 5Y8.22%
OCF growth 1Y19.2%
OCF growth 3Y7.63%
OCF growth 5Y9.14%
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.