WLKP (Westlake Chemical Partners LP) Days Inventory: 1.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Below Median

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WLKP Westlake Chemical Partners LP WLKP
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What is Westlake Chemical Partners LP Days Inventory?

Westlake Chemical Partners LP WLKP +0.14% 84 Days Inventory is 1.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates WLKP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Westlake Chemical Partners LP ranks better than 99.55% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3 Mil. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $212 Mil. Hence, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

WLKP' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29   Med: 2.06   Max: 2.92
Current: 1.29

During the past 13 years, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's highest Days Inventory was 2.92. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 2.06.

WLKP's Days Inventory is ranked better than
99.55% of 1542 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.37 vs WLKP: 1.29

Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (1.69) to Mar. 2026 (1.26).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.30.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.


Westlake Chemical Partners LP  (NYSE:WLKP) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Westlake Chemical Partners LP Days Inventory Related Terms


Westlake Chemical Partners LP Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Westlake Chemical Partners LP Days Inventory Chart

Westlake Chemical Partners LP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Westlake Chemical Partners LP Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WLKP vs LXU, ASPI, ASIX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Westlake Chemical Partners LP Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory falls into.


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Westlake Chemical Partners LP Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (4.058 + 2.769) / 2 ) / 818.847*365
=3.4135 / 818.847*365
=1.52

Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2.769 + 3.093) / 2 ) / 211.916*365 / 4
=2.931 / 211.916*365 / 4
=1.26

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 1.26 mean?
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) has a Days Inventory of 1.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Westlake Chemical Partners LP and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.29 to 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Westlake Chemical Partners LP ranks #7 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory too high?
Westlake Chemical Partners LP's current Days Inventory of 1.26 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 2.92. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's value of 1.26 is 98.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westlake Chemical Partners LP ranks #7 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Westlake Chemical Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Days Inventory compare to LXU and ASPI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Westlake Chemical Partners LP ranks #7 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This places Westlake Chemical Partners LP in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's value of 1.26 is 98.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.29 to 2.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 80.37, Westlake Chemical Partners LP has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.37, based on 1,542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's current Days Inventory of 1.26 is 98.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Westlake Chemical Partners LP and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's current Days Inventory is 1.26, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westlake Chemical Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.33, compared to a current price of $22.03 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.26, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 98.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.37. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP), the current Days Inventory is 1.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westlake Chemical Partners LP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $22.03 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.33. GuruFocus considers Westlake Chemical Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WLKP:

  • Days Inventory: 1.26 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.06)
  • GF Value™: $24.33 vs. price of $22.03 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.4% below the Chemicals median (#7 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WLKP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Westlake Chemical Partners LP Business Description

Address 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 600, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Westlake Chemical Partners LP is a part of the chemical industry in the United States. Its operations are conducted through OpCo, it acquires and develops ethylene production facilities, which convert ethane into ethylene. OpCo sells ethylene and its co-products, such as propylene, crude butadiene, pyrolysis gasoline, and hydrogen, to Westlake and other customers located in the United States. Its assets include three ethylene production facilities in Calvert City, Kentucky, and Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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