Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP)
Company Info
Highlights
$778.42M
$1.49
14.83
0.23
$1.09B
$370.84M
$400.96M
$19.89 - $24.54
$25.67
0.61%
5.20
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) returned -0.89% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.56% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, WLKP returned 7.69% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
WLKP
-0.89%
-5.34%
-3.31%
6.56%
0.44%
9.96%
7.69%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WLKP, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.45% | 0.26% | -3.79% | 1.30% | -3.81% | -0.89% | |||||||
| 2024 | 7.99% | -2.92% | -0.18% | -1.53% | 9.24% | -3.38% | 1.55% | 1.25% | -1.45% | 0.40% | 7.89% | -2.65% | 16.21% |
| 2023 | 8.77% | -8.57% | -4.05% | 1.95% | -2.10% | 0.93% | 4.70% | 3.35% | -5.39% | -1.43% | 7.97% | -4.41% | 0.11% |
| 2022 | -0.63% | 0.34% | 2.93% | 0.63% | -1.04% | -6.00% | 1.69% | -3.42% | -10.45% | 7.35% | 2.35% | 1.51% | -5.77% |
| 2021 | -0.08% | 0.65% | 2.17% | 11.87% | 2.67% | -0.70% | -0.74% | -0.83% | -6.53% | 5.67% | -8.32% | 16.03% | 21.19% |
| 2020 | -12.61% | -8.62% | -28.50% | 21.65% | 16.92% | -7.61% | 0.95% | 8.51% | -7.41% | -3.36% | 20.07% | 12.29% | -0.83% |
| 2019 | -5.26% | 1.65% | -0.39% | -1.37% | 2.75% | 9.00% | -4.43% | -8.08% | 9.83% | -1.29% | -1.33% | 19.06% | 18.54% |
| 2018 | -3.01% | -5.24% | -0.89% | 0.90% | 5.00% | 5.38% | 7.96% | -1.71% | -2.73% | -7.03% | -0.07% | 6.21% | 3.55% |
| 2017 | 16.63% | 0.96% | 0.00% | 0.60% | -2.57% | 1.85% | 0.20% | -1.95% | -5.22% | -1.98% | 0.56% | 13.41% | 22.35% |
| 2016 | -13.89% | -11.03% | 17.89% | -2.84% | 22.08% | -13.09% | 9.41% | 8.00% | -1.85% | -7.62% | 1.22% | 3.10% | 4.09% |
| 2015 | -12.59% | 6.44% | 0.49% | 7.46% | -23.18% | -0.41% | -1.61% | -7.43% | -10.39% | 3.26% | -12.32% | 42.36% | -19.15% |
| 2014 | -1.40% | 0.07% | -4.51% | 3.97% | -5.44% | 2.33% | -5.21% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WLKP is 65, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Westlake Chemical Partners LP provided a 8.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.88 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.80 | $1.61 | $1.44 | $1.29 | $1.15 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 8.54% | 8.14% | 8.70% | 8.02% | 7.01% | 7.90% | 6.82% | 6.69% | 5.78% | 5.94% | 5.18% | 0.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Westlake Chemical Partners LP. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.94 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $1.88 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $1.88 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $1.88 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $1.88 |
| 2020 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $1.88 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $1.80 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $1.61 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $1.44 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.29 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $1.15 |
| 2014 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.17 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Westlake Chemical Partners LP has a dividend yield of 8.54%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
Westlake Chemical Partners LP has a payout ratio of 126.44%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Westlake Chemical Partners LP. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Westlake Chemical Partners LP was 60.17%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 220 trading sessions.
The current Westlake Chemical Partners LP drawdown is 7.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.17% | Jan 2, 2020 | 53 | Mar 18, 2020 | 220 | Feb 1, 2021 | 273 |
| -50.75% | Sep 5, 2014 | 312 | Nov 30, 2015 | 672 | Aug 1, 2018 | 984 |
| -29.23% | Apr 21, 2022 | 109 | Sep 26, 2022 | 544 | Nov 22, 2024 | 653 |
| -23.47% | Aug 6, 2018 | 94 | Dec 18, 2018 | 257 | Dec 26, 2019 | 351 |
| -14.23% | Aug 12, 2021 | 78 | Dec 1, 2021 | 21 | Dec 31, 2021 | 99 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Westlake Chemical Partners LP over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Westlake Chemical Partners LP, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -66.5%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Westlake Chemical Partners LP is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WLKP, comparing it with other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, WLKP has a P/E ratio of 14.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WLKP compared to other companies in the Chemicals industry. WLKP currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WLKP relative to other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, WLKP has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WLKP in comparison with other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, WLKP has a P/B value of 2.9. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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