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What is Westlake Chemical Partners LP OCF Yield %?
Westlake Chemical Partners LPWLKP +0.14%84 OCF Yield % is 44.42 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 57.34. 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 1,605 Chemicals companies, Westlake Chemical Partners LP ranks better than 97.51% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Westlake Chemical Partners LP OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Westlake Chemical Partners LP OCF Yield % Related Terms
Westlake Chemical Partners LP OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westlake Chemical Partners LP's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (WLKP) has a OCF Yield % of 44.42 as of Jul. 22, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Westlake Chemical Partners LP and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 57.34. Over the past decade, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's OCF Yield % has ranged from 35.45 to 129.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Westlake Chemical Partners LP ranks #40 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Westlake Chemical Partners LP's OCF Yield % too high?
Westlake Chemical Partners LP's current OCF Yield % of 44.42 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 57.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.45 to a high of 129.82. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.95. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's value of 44.42 is 797.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westlake Chemical Partners LP ranks #40 out of 1605 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 OCF Yield % compare to LXU and ASPI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Westlake Chemical Partners LP ranks #40 out of 1605 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Westlake Chemical Partners LP in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.95. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's value of 44.42 is 797.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Westlake Chemical Partners LP's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 35.45 to 129.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.34 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Westlake Chemical Partners LP has consistently been above 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 OCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.95, based on 1,605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's current OCF Yield % of 44.42 is 797.4% above 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Westlake Chemical Partners LP and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westlake Chemical Partners LP's current OCF Yield % is 44.42, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 57.34. 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 OCF Yield % is 44.42, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 57.34 and 797.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.95. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP), the current OCF Yield % is 44.42 as of Jul. 22, 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:
OCF Yield %: 44.42 (23% below median its 10-year median of 57.34)
GF Value™: $24.33 vs. price of $22.03 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 797.4% above the Chemicals median (#40 of 1605)
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
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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