(WES) Western Midstream Partners - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9586691035

WES: Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Condensate, NGLs, Produced Water

Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) is a pivotal midstream energy company operating primarily in the United States. Specializing in the critical infrastructure that connects energy production to market demand, WES excels in gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas. Additionally, they manage the stabilization and transportation of condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil, alongside the essential service of produced water disposal.

The companys strategic assets are located in key energy regions: Texas, New Mexico, the Rocky Mountains, and North-central Pennsylvania. This strategic positioning allows WES to efficiently serve major U.S. oil and gas basins, ensuring reliable energy supply chain operations. Their role in the midstream sector is crucial, acting as a bridge between extraction and end-use, which is vital for maintaining the flow of energy resources.

Western Midstream Partners generates stable cash flows through a diversified portfolio of midstream assets. Their operations are underpinned by long-term contracts with producers, providing a predictable revenue stream. This financial stability is a key factor for investors and fund managers evaluating the companys investment potential.

Originally known as Western Gas Equity Partners, LP, the company rebranded as Western Midstream Partners, LP in February 2019. This name change reflected its expanded operational scope and strategic focus. Incorporated in 2007, WES is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, with Western Midstream Holdings, LLC serving as its general partner, overseeing corporate strategy and operations.

With a market capitalization of approximately $15.66 billion, WES is a major player in the midstream energy sector. The companys financial metrics, including a trailing P/E of 10.52 and a forward P/E of 12.03, indicate a balanced valuation that attracts investors seeking stability and growth. The price-to-book ratio of 5.04 and price-to-sales ratio of 4.43 highlight the companys asset-intensive nature and revenue generation capabilities.

For more information, visit their official website: https://www.westernmidstream.com.

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WES Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 15,443m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Midstream
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
IPO / Inception 2008-05-09

WES Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 97.1%
Fundamental 58.7%
Dividend 96.7%
Rel. Strength Industry 33
Analysts 3.2/5
Fair Price Momentum 53.21 USD
Fair Price DCF 73.47 USD

WES Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 8.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 35.35%
Annual Growth 5y 15.53%
Payout Consistency 95.2%

WES Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 79%
Growth Correlation 12m 83.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 98.5%
CAGR 5y 33.27%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 2.99
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.67
Alpha 44.08
Beta 0.41
Volatility 28.78%
Current Volume 1491.9k
Average Volume 20d 1458.3k
What is the price of WES stocks?
As of February 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 41.62 with a total of 1,491,889 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.89%, over one month by -0.85%, over three months by +11.82% and over the past year by +47.98%.
Is Western Midstream Partners a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Western Midstream Partners (NYSE:WES) is currently (February 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 58.69 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WES as of February 2025 is 53.21. This means that WES is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +27.85% (Margin of Safety).
Is WES a buy, sell or hold?
Western Midstream Partners has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.20. Therefor, it is recommend to hold WES.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 9
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for WES stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WES Western Midstream Partners will be worth about 59.3 in February 2026. The stock is currently trading at 41.62. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +42.55%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 40.3 -3.1%
Analysts Target Price 40.3 -3.2%
ValueRay Target Price 59.3 42.6%