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WLKPWestlake Chemical Partners LPHold6.3·$21.73+0.42%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

WLKP pairs an excellent-quality, statistically cheap balance sheet (42% ROE, PEG 0.07, Piotroski 9/9) with a temporary momentum headwind (RSI 25, momentum gate failed) and two recent earnings misses, while elevated options hedging (put/call 2.5) signals near-term caution.

Thesis pillars

  • High Quality Elite Roe BusinessStable
  • Attractive Valuation Low PegStable
  • Temporary Momentum HeadwindStable
  • +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Inst Constrain edge

HoldValueQualityModerate Confidence

Basic Materials · Chemicals

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $21.73, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 9.5%; Weak growth.

We are a Delaware limited partnership formed by Westlake in March 2014 to operate, acquire and develop ethylene production facilities and related assets. On August 4, 2014, we completed our initial public offering (the "IPO") of 12,937,500 common units representing limited... Read more

$21.73+9.5% A.UpsideScore 6.3/10#2 of 14 Chemicals
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield35.89%
IncomeYield8.68%(5y avg 8.17%)Payout114.98%at-risk
Stop $21.01Target $23.80(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 1.9:1
Analyst target$28.00+28.9%1 analysts
Range unavailable (1 analysts)

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $21.73, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 9.5%; Weak growth. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 57d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-09-02
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Oct 29, 202657d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Risks
Thin upside margin: 9.5%
Weak growth

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)13.2
P/E (Fwd)11.7
Mkt Cap$766M
EV/EBITDA2.8
Profit Mgn4.7%
ROE41.8%
Rev Growth0.0%
Beta0.51
Dividend8.68%
Rating analysts7

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C1.00neutral
IV72%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Revenue Growth
2.5
Earnings Growth
4.6
GatesMomentum 6.3>=5.5A.R:R 1.9 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 57d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
57 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $20.77Resistance $21.99

Price Targets

$21
$24
A.Upside+9.5%
A.R:R1.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Analyst Consensus

Analysts7
Consensus4.1/5
Avg Target$28

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-29 (57d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WLKP stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $21.73, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 9.5%; Weak growth. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $23.80 (+9.5%), stop $21.01 (−3.4%), A.R:R 1.9:1. Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WLKP stock price target?

Take-profit target: $23.80 (+9.5% upside). Target $23.80 (+9.5%), stop $21.01 (−3.4%), A.R:R 1.9:1. Stop-loss: $21.01.

What are the risks of investing in WLKP?

Thin upside margin: 9.5%; Weak growth.

Is WLKP overvalued or undervalued?

Westlake Chemical Partners LP trades at a P/E of 13.2 (forward 11.7). TrendMatrix value score: 9.5/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about WLKP?

7 analysts cover WLKP with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $28.

What does Westlake Chemical Partners LP do?We are a Delaware limited partnership formed by Westlake in March 2014 to operate, acquire and develop ethylene...

We are a Delaware limited partnership formed by Westlake in March 2014 to operate, acquire and develop ethylene production facilities and related assets. On August 4, 2014, we completed our initial public offering (the "IPO") of 12,937,500 common units representing limited partner interests. In connection with the IPO, we acquired an initial 10.6% interest in OpCo and a 100% interest in OpCo GP, which is the general partner of OpCo.

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