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.
  • 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.
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

  • The Return On Assets of WLKP (3.88%) is better than 76.83% of its industry peers.
  • WLKP has a better Return On Equity (18.84%) than 89.02% 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.
  • WLKP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.80%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.48%.
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

  • WLKP has a better Profit Margin (4.17%) than 69.51% of its industry peers.
  • WLKP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WLKP has a better Operating Margin (27.39%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
  • WLKP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WLKP has a Gross Margin of 29.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLKP outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLKP 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.
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

  • 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.
  • WLKP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLKP outperforms 92.68% 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 76.83% of its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.55
Debt/FCF 1.98
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC12.13%
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

  • 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 76.83% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.74 indicates that WLKP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.74, WLKP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y40.43%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.14%
Revenue Next 2Y11.5%
Revenue Next 3Y9.14%
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 2028 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 16.42 indicates a correct valuation of WLKP.
  • 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLKP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLKP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say WLKP is valued slightly cheaper.
  • WLKP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.69.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLKP is valued cheaper than 85.37% 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 23.54.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.42
Fwd PE 11.69
WLKP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLKP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLKP is valued cheaper than 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 98.78% 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 3.96
EV/EBITDA 2.58
WLKP Per share dataWLKP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of WLKP 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)0.41
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 8.69%, WLKP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • WLKP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.06. 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 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.69%

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
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

  • 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 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 (4/10/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.66 0 (0%)

22.66

-0.02 (-0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners29.18%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.31%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap798.76M
Revenue(TTM)1.17B
Net Income(TTM)48.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target28.56 (26.04%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.69%
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP136.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)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)4.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.42
Fwd PE 11.69
P/S 0.68
P/FCF 3.96
P/OCF 2.85
P/B 3.09
P/tB 3.16
EV/EBITDA 2.58
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY6.09%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY8.55%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY25.25%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY35.11%
SpS33.1
BVpS7.33
TBVpS7.17
PEG (NY)0.41
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
WACC12.13%
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 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 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%.