Westlake Chemical Partners Stock Today

WLKP Stock  USD 23.37  0.30  1.30%   

Performance

7 of 100

 
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Odds Of Distress

Less than 6

 
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Westlake Chemical is selling at 23.37 as of the 24th of November 2024; that is 1.30% increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's last reported lowest price was 22.95. Westlake Chemical has only a 6 % chance of going through financial distress over the next few years but had a somewhat ok performance during the last 90 days. Equity ratings for Westlake Chemical Partners are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 5th of December 2022 and ending today, the 24th of November 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Materials
IPO Date
30th of July 2014
Category
Basic Materials
Westlake Chemical Partners LP acquires, develops, and operates ethylene production facilities and related assets in the United States. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Chemical operates under Chemicals classification in the United States and is traded on New York Stock Exchange.. The company has 35.24 M outstanding shares of which 134.49 K shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 6.95 trading days to cover. More on Westlake Chemical Partners

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Westlake Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
Environmental
Governance
Social
CEO PresidentJeanMarc Gilson
Thematic IdeaChemicals (View all Themes)
Business ConcentrationCommodity Chemicals, Materials, Basic Materials, Chemicals, Materials, Chemicals, Chemicals, Basic Materials (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Return On Assets0.03920.0412
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Asset Turnover1.260.9043
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.270.3254
Significantly Down
Pretty Stable
Net Debt370.9 M341.1 M
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities55.6 M56.3 M
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total459.7 M404.3 M
Fairly Up
Pretty Stable
Total Assets1.4 B1.3 B
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets254.9 M226.2 M
Moderately Up
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities359 M452 M
Significantly Down
Very volatile
Debt Levels
Westlake Chemical can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand Westlake Chemical's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of Westlake Chemical's total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
Westlake Chemical Partners currently holds 399.67 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.41, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Westlake Chemical has a current ratio of 3.21, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Westlake Chemical's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Dividends Paid

128.08 Million
Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) is traded on New York Stock Exchange in USA. It is located in 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX, United States, 77056 and employs 17 people. Westlake Chemical is listed under Commodity Chemicals category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 823.53 M. Westlake Chemical conducts business under Chemicals sector and is part of Materials industry. The entity has 35.24 M outstanding shares of which 134.49 K shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 6.95 trading days to cover. Westlake Chemical Partners currently holds about 18.37 M in cash with 452 M of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 0.52.
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Ownership Allocation
Westlake Chemical Partners retains a total of 35.24 Million outstanding shares. Westlake Chemical owns significant amount of outstanding shares owned by insiders. An insider is usually defined as a CEO, other corporate executive, director, or institutional investor who own at least 10% of the company's outstanding shares. Please note that no matter how many assets the company shows, if the real value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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Westlake Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Scopus Asset Management, Llc2024-09-30
71 K
Natixis Sa2024-09-30
70 K
Glenmede Trust Co Na2024-09-30
55.5 K
Eagle Global Advisors, Llc2024-09-30
43.9 K
Pinnacle Holdings, Llc2024-06-30
41.5 K
Citadel Advisors Llc2024-09-30
35.9 K
International Assets Investment Management, Llc2024-09-30
32.8 K
Lpl Financial Corp2024-09-30
30.9 K
Gilman Hill Asset Management, Llc2024-09-30
30.4 K
Amvescap Plc.2024-06-30
5.3 M
Pathway Financial Advisors, Llc2024-09-30
2.2 M
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Westlake Chemical Historical Income Statement

At this time, Westlake Chemical's Operating Income is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 11/24/2024, EBIT is likely to grow to about 387 M, while Total Revenue is likely to drop slightly above 1.2 B. View More Fundamentals

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Westlake Chemical Corporate Management

Benjamin EderingtonGeneral Counsel of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC, VP of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC, Corporate Secretary of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC and Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLCProfile
Johnathan ZoellerChief Accounting Officer, Vice President of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLCProfile
Benjamin JDGen MatProfile
Randy WoelfelIndependent Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLCProfile
G FinleyIndependent Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLCProfile
Andrew KennerSenior LLCProfile

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