Westlake Chemical Partners LP
WLKPBasic MaterialsNASDAQChemicals
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Westlake Chemical Partners LP focuses on Chemicals services and products. Westlake Chemical Partners LP acquires, develops, and operates ethylene production facilities and related assets in the United States. The company carries a $775.8M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. It's ethylene production facilities which primarily convert ethane into ethylene.
Market Cap
$775.8M
Beta
0.50
P/E (TTM)
13.42
P/E (Fwd)
12.89
EPS (TTM)
$1.64
EPS (Fwd)
$1.71
ROE
42.4%
ROA
17.2%
Cash
$44.3M
Total Debt
$399.7M
Free CF
$224.7M
52W Change
-0.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, WLKP has $44.3M in cash with $399.7M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $224.7M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 42.4% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 17.2% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.21B (2021) to $1.17B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, Westlake Chemical Partners LP typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Westlake Chemical Partners LP's trajectory.