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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

128.1 USD
+1.66 (+1.31%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 8:00:03 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, WLFC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLFC was compared to 49 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While WLFC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are 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.
WLFC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
WLFC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.39%, WLFC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
WLFC's Return On Invested Capital of 5.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLFC outperforms 51.02% of its industry peers.
WLFC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.22%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.02%) for WLFC is below the current ROIC(5.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.96%, WLFC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLFC has grown nicely.
WLFC's Operating Margin of 41.47% is amongst the best of the industry. WLFC outperforms 95.92% of its industry peers.
WLFC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 88.13%, WLFC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
WLFC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLFC is destroying value.
WLFC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WLFC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
WLFC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 has a worse Altman-Z score (0.91) than 79.59% of its industry peers.
WLFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.14. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WLFC (3.14) is worse than 81.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.91
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.06%
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

WLFC has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that WLFC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WLFC's Current ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLFC is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that WLFC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WLFC has a Quick ratio of 0.52. This is in the lower half of the industry: WLFC underperforms 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.48% over the past year.
WLFC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.04% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 29.91% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.58% on average over the next years.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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 11.71 indicates a reasonable valuation of WLFC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLFC is valued cheaper than 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
WLFC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.41.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.44, the valuation of WLFC can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLFC is valued cheaper than 95.92% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.40), we can say WLFC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.71
Fwd PE 9.44
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLFC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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.
The decent profitability rating of WLFC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y5.41%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.78%, WLFC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.95, WLFC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, WLFC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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 does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
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.
The dividend of WLFC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (12/4/2025, 8:00:03 PM)

After market: 128.1 0 (0%)

128.1

+1.66 (+1.31%)

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 Owners48.88%
Inst Owner Change-1.67%
Ins Owners56.41%
Ins Owner Change-5.25%
Market Cap872.36M
Revenue(TTM)689.42M
Net Income(TTM)116.94M
Analysts82.86
Price Target163.2 (27.4%)
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 11.71
Fwd PE 9.44
P/S 1.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.15
P/B 1.22
P/tB 1.27
EV/EBITDA 7.89
EPS(TTM)10.94
EY8.54%
EPS(NY)13.57
Fwd EY10.59%
FCF(TTM)-60.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)40.68
OCFY31.76%
SpS101.24
BVpS104.78
TBVpS100.77
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.46
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
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 7 / 10 to WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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 11.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.


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%.