WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WLKP • US9604171036

21.21 USD
+0.27 (+1.29%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
20.19 USD
-1.02 (-4.81%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:10:36 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, WLKP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLKP was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. WLKP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WLKP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WLKP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WLKP had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years WLKP has always been profitable.
  • WLKP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • WLKP's Return On Assets of 3.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLKP outperforms 75.90% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of WLKP (18.86%) is better than 90.36% of its industry peers.
  • WLKP has a better Return On Invested Capital (20.90%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLKP is significantly above the industry average of 6.07%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.87%
ROE 18.86%
ROIC 20.9%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)21.33%
ROE(5y)23.18%
ROIC(3y)22.83%
ROIC(5y)22.66%
WLKP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLKP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.34%, WLKP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLKP's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • WLKP's Operating Margin of 28.39% is amongst the best of the industry. WLKP outperforms 95.18% of its industry peers.
  • WLKP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.84%, WLKP is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLKP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.39%
PM (TTM) 4.34%
GM 30.84%
OM growth 3Y0.56%
OM growth 5Y1.4%
PM growth 3Y-6.83%
PM growth 5Y-0.34%
GM growth 3Y0.48%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
WLKP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLKP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLKP is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WLKP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WLKP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WLKP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
WLKP Yearly Shares OutstandingWLKP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • WLKP has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.91. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WLKP (1.91) is better than 90.36% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.53 is on the high side and indicates that WLKP has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.53, WLKP is not doing good in the industry: 77.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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 1.53
Debt/FCF 1.91
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC12.05%
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 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • WLKP has a Current Ratio of 2.37. This indicates that WLKP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WLKP has a Current ratio of 2.37. This is in the better half of the industry: WLKP outperforms 67.47% of its industry peers.
  • WLKP has a Quick Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that WLKP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.32, WLKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.37
Quick Ratio 2.32
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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for WLKP have decreased strongly by -20.00% in the last year.
  • WLKP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.11% yearly.
  • WLKP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.82%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.79% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20%
EPS 3Y-8.89%
EPS 5Y0.11%
EPS Q2Q%-17.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.79%
Sales Q2Q%11.52%

3.2 Future

  • WLKP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.06% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-26.24%
EPS Next 2Y4.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.57%
Revenue Next 2Y10.11%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
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.
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 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.15, WLKP is valued correctly.
  • WLKP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLKP is cheaper than 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLKP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say WLKP is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.94, the valuation of WLKP can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLKP is valued cheaper than 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.02. WLKP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.15
Fwd PE 10.94
WLKP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLKP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
  • 98.80% 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 3.58
EV/EBITDA 2.51
WLKP Per share dataWLKP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of WLKP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)133.62
EPS Next 2Y4.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WLKP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.94%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.18, WLKP pays a better dividend. On top of this WLKP pays more dividend than 92.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WLKP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.94%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WLKP has a limited annual growth rate of 0.46%.
  • 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)0.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
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

  • 135.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WLKP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of WLKP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP135.18%
EPS Next 2Y4.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
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 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
WLKP Dividend Payout.WLKP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WLKP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L

NYSE:WLKP (2/20/2026, 8:10:36 PM)

After market: 20.19 -1.02 (-4.81%)

21.21

+0.27 (+1.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)02-24
Inst Owners28.69%
Inst Owner Change1.38%
Ins Owners1.31%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap747.65M
Revenue(TTM)1.13B
Net Income(TTM)49.16M
Analysts82.86
Price Target28.56 (34.65%)
Short Float %0.61%
Short Ratio2.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.94%
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.46%
DP135.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.42%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-62.4%
Max EPS beat(4)14.25%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.25%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-9.21%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.54%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.64%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.09%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.15
Fwd PE 10.94
P/S 0.66
P/FCF 3.58
P/OCF 2.56
P/B 2.87
P/tB 2.93
EV/EBITDA 2.51
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY6.6%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY9.14%
FCF(TTM)5.93
FCFY27.97%
OCF(TTM)8.3
OCFY39.13%
SpS32.16
BVpS7.39
TBVpS7.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)133.62
Graham Number15.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.87%
ROE 18.86%
ROCE 26.46%
ROIC 20.9%
ROICexc 21.57%
ROICexgc 21.68%
OM 28.39%
PM (TTM) 4.34%
GM 30.84%
FCFM 18.44%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)21.33%
ROE(5y)23.18%
ROIC(3y)22.83%
ROIC(5y)22.66%
ROICexc(3y)23.98%
ROICexc(5y)23.46%
ROICexgc(3y)24.09%
ROICexgc(5y)23.57%
ROCE(3y)28.9%
ROCE(5y)28.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.85%
OM growth 3Y0.56%
OM growth 5Y1.4%
PM growth 3Y-6.83%
PM growth 5Y-0.34%
GM growth 3Y0.48%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.53
Debt/FCF 1.91
Debt/EBITDA 0.9
Cap/Depr 69.03%
Cap/Sales 7.36%
Interest Coverage 13.43
Cash Conversion 66.08%
Profit Quality 425.38%
Current Ratio 2.37
Quick Ratio 2.32
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC12.05%
ROIC/WACC1.73
Cap/Depr(3y)43.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.43%
Profit Quality(3y)694.43%
Profit Quality(5y)597.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20%
EPS 3Y-8.89%
EPS 5Y0.11%
EPS Q2Q%-17.65%
EPS Next Y-26.24%
EPS Next 2Y4.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.79%
Sales Q2Q%11.52%
Revenue Next Year7.57%
Revenue Next 2Y10.11%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.67%
EBIT growth 5Y2.2%
EBIT Next Year123.2%
EBIT Next 3Y33.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-50.71%
FCF growth 3Y10.04%
FCF growth 5Y1.38%
OCF growth 1Y-37.33%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y1.47%

WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L / WLKP 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 6 / 10 to WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L (WLKP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 15.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.87.


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.