Western Midstream Partners LP Common (WES) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
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Western Midstream Partners LP Common (WES) advanced +1.75% to $45.82, trading at 68% of its 52-week range ($36.9 – $50.07). High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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Across 88 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Western Midstream Partners LP Common (WES) ranks #19 by composite RQD confidence (73/100, grade B) and #48 by equity capitalization ($18.93B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PAA leads on earnings valuation at 10.7x trailing P/E, while WES leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.0% ROIC and — gross margin. WES currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 73/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WES
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Western Midstream Partners LP Common | B | 73/100 | 16.0x | — | 16.0% | +1.75% | $18.93B | Benchmark Subject |
| PAA Plains All American Pipeline L.P. Common | C+ | 68/100 | 10.7x | 8.7% | 5.3% | +1.18% | $18.99B | /paa-vs-wes → |
| DINO HF Sinclair Corporation | C+ | 68/100 | 33.1x | — | 6.7% | -0.06% | $19.17B | /dino-vs-wes → |
| DTM DT Midstream Inc. | C- | 59/100 | 29.4x | — | 6.1% | +1.75% | $12.95B | /dtm-vs-wes → |
| AM Antero Midstream Corporation | C | 64/100 | 24.3x | — | 10.2% | +3.71% | $10.16B | /am-vs-wes → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Western Midstream Partners LP Common (WES) reported GAAP revenue of $3.84B (+6.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.60B , and +23.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.18B, operating cash flow of $2.22B, and free cash flow of $2.05B (+3.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, WES closed FY2025 with $15.00B in total assets against $4.88B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.85, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $3.84B | $1.18B | $2.22B | $2.05B | $15.00B | $4.88B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $3.60B | $1.57B | $2.14B | $1.97B | $13.14B | $4.40B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $3.11B | $1.02B | $1.66B | $1.52B | $10.41B | $2.44B |
As of 2026-11-01, Western Midstream Partners LP Common (NYSE: WES) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $45.82 (+1.75% 1D, market cap $18.93B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 88 tracked Energy issuers, WES ranks #19 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Energy sector (Natural Gas Distribution), WES carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 16.0%. By comparison, PAA (Plains All American Pipeline L.P. Common) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 10.7x, ROIC 5.3%, cap $18.99B) and DINO (HF Sinclair Corporation) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 33.1x, ROIC 6.7%, cap $19.17B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PAA leads on earnings multiple (10.7x) while WES leads on capital efficiency (16.0% ROIC).
Per WES's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001423902), Western Midstream Partners LP Common generated $3.84B in revenue (+6.6% YoY), $1.18B in net income, and $2.05B in free cash flow against $15.00B in total assets and $4.88B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
WES last traded at $45.82 (+1.75% on volume of 1,348,338 shares), positioning the stock -1.29% below its 50-day simple moving average ($46.42) and +3.74% above its 200-day simple moving average ($44.17). Across its 52-week range of $36.90 to $50.07, WES sits at the 67.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.6% ($44.17 to $47.47).
Why WES Stock advanced +1.75% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support.