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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WLFC - US9706461053 - Common Stock

131.03 USD
+2.93 (+2.29%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall WLFC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WLFC against 49 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While WLFC has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WLFC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WLFC was profitable.
In the past year WLFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WLFC 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WLFC had a positive operating cash flow.
WLFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWLFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 3.42%, WLFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.39%, WLFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.88%, WLFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLFC is significantly below the industry average of 9.22%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.88%) for WLFC is above the 3 year average (4.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.42%
ROE 16.39%
ROIC 5.88%
ROA(3y)1.59%
ROA(5y)1.01%
ROE(3y)8.59%
ROE(5y)5.46%
ROIC(3y)4.02%
ROIC(5y)3.49%
WLFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

WLFC has a better Profit Margin (16.96%) than 87.76% of its industry peers.
WLFC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WLFC (41.47%) is better than 95.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLFC has grown nicely.
WLFC's Gross Margin of 88.13% is amongst the best of the industry. WLFC outperforms 97.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLFC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 41.47%
PM (TTM) 16.96%
GM 88.13%
OM growth 3Y14.3%
OM growth 5Y2.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y3.36%
GM growth 3Y-1.03%
GM growth 5Y1.6%
WLFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WLFC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WLFC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
WLFC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLFC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
WLFC Yearly Shares OutstandingWLFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
WLFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWLFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

WLFC has an Altman-Z score of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that WLFC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WLFC's Altman-Z score of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLFC is outperformed by 79.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.14 is on the high side and indicates that WLFC has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.14, WLFC is not doing good in the industry: 81.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.91
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC7.15%
WLFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that WLFC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WLFC has a Current ratio of 1.03. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WLFC underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that WLFC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WLFC (0.52) is worse than 75.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.52
WLFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWLFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WLFC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.48%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WLFC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.04% on average per year.
WLFC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.91%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.82% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y8.04%
EPS Q2Q%9.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.91%
Revenue growth 3Y27.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.82%
Sales Q2Q%25.42%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.67% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, WLFC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y40.94%
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.49%
Revenue Next 2Y11.48%
Revenue Next 3Y10.34%
Revenue Next 5Y6.58%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WLFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWLFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M
WLFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWLFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.98 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLFC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLFC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WLFC is cheaper than 87.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. WLFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.66, which indicates a very decent valuation of WLFC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLFC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WLFC is cheaper than 95.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say WLFC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.98
Fwd PE 9.66
WLFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

79.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLFC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.89
WLFC Per share dataWLFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

WLFC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
WLFC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WLFC has a yearly dividend return of 0.78%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.62, WLFC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.78, WLFC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WLFC grows each year by 31.02%, which is quite nice.
WLFC is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
WLFC Yearly Dividends per shareWLFC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

WLFC pays out 10.15% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
WLFC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP10.15%
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
WLFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWLFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M
WLFC Dividend Payout.WLFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WLFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP

NASDAQ:WLFC (12/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 131.03 0 (0%)

131.03

+2.93 (+2.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09
Inst Owners49.68%
Inst Owner Change-1.67%
Ins Owners56.12%
Ins Owner Change-5.25%
Market Cap892.31M
Revenue(TTM)689.42M
Net Income(TTM)116.94M
Analysts82.86
Price Target163.2 (24.55%)
Short Float %15.19%
Short Ratio7.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%
Yearly Dividend2.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.02%
DP10.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.4%
Max EPS beat(2)8.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-51.98%
Max EPS beat(4)45.76%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)24.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)15.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)34.03%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)19.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.03%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-15.79%
PT rev (3m)-15.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.98
Fwd PE 9.66
P/S 1.29
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.22
P/B 1.25
P/tB 1.3
EV/EBITDA 7.89
EPS(TTM)10.94
EY8.35%
EPS(NY)13.57
Fwd EY10.35%
FCF(TTM)-60.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)40.68
OCFY31.05%
SpS101.24
BVpS104.78
TBVpS100.77
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number160.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.42%
ROE 16.39%
ROCE 8.62%
ROIC 5.88%
ROICexc 5.9%
ROICexgc 6.09%
OM 41.47%
PM (TTM) 16.96%
GM 88.13%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.59%
ROA(5y)1.01%
ROE(3y)8.59%
ROE(5y)5.46%
ROIC(3y)4.02%
ROIC(5y)3.49%
ROICexc(3y)4.03%
ROICexc(5y)3.51%
ROICexgc(3y)4.15%
ROICexgc(5y)3.62%
ROCE(3y)5.89%
ROCE(5y)5.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y32.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y32.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.63%
OM growth 3Y14.3%
OM growth 5Y2.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y3.36%
GM growth 3Y-1.03%
GM growth 5Y1.6%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.7
Cap/Depr 645.85%
Cap/Sales 99.9%
Interest Coverage 2.23
Cash Conversion 70.57%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.52
Altman-Z 0.91
F-Score6
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)468.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)414.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)94.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)100.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y8.04%
EPS Q2Q%9.2%
EPS Next Y40.94%
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.91%
Revenue growth 3Y27.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.82%
Sales Q2Q%25.42%
Revenue Next Year18.49%
Revenue Next 2Y11.48%
Revenue Next 3Y10.34%
Revenue Next 5Y6.58%
EBIT growth 1Y23.08%
EBIT growth 3Y45.81%
EBIT growth 5Y9.47%
EBIT Next Year59.84%
EBIT Next 3Y23.51%
EBIT Next 5Y19.56%
FCF growth 1Y-2493.5%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y19.88%
OCF growth 3Y46.37%
OCF growth 5Y4.31%

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP / WLFC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WLFC.


Can you provide the valuation status for WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP?

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) is 11.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.25.


Is the dividend of WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 10.15%.