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Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) Holds Net Margin Steady, Reinforcing Income-Focused Narrative
Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) posted a net profit margin of 4.8%, matching last year’s figure, while the company’s earnings have slipped by 6.7% annually over the past five years. Although revenue is forecast to grow at 7.7% each year, which trails the US market’s 10.3% pace, the shares currently trade at $18.86, notably below the fair value estimate of $49.88. With a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 12.6x, lower than both the industry and peer averages, and ongoing profit declines, investors...