A Business at a Glance
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation with its subsidiaries (“WLFC” or the “Company”) is a leading lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. Our principal business objective is to build value for our shareholders by acquiring commercial aircraft and engines and managing those assets in order to provide a return on investment, primarily through lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues, as well as through management fees earned for managing assets owned by other parties. As of December 31, 2024, we had $2,635.9 million of equipment held in our operating lease portfolio, $183.6 million of notes receivable, $31.1 million of maintenance rights, and $21.6 million of investments in sales-type leases, which represented 354 engines, 16 aircraft, one marine vessel and other leased parts and equipment with 70 lessees in 37 countries.
| Metric | TTM | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 689M | 569M | 419M | 312M | 274M | 289M |
| Net Income | 123M | 104M | 40M | 2.1M | - | 6.4M |
| EPS | $16.66 | $15.34 | $6.23 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $1.05 |
| Free Cash Flow | 241M | -562M | 61M | -149M | -117M | 90M |
| ROIC | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% | 0.1% | - | 0.3% |
| Gross Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt/Equity | 3.44 | 4.12 | 4.11 | 4.56 | 4.76 | 4.65 |
| Dividends/Share | $1.09 | $1.58 | - | $0.51 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
| Operating Income | 120M | 144M | 64M | 9.9M | 8.3M | 15M |
| Operating Margin | 17.3% | 25.4% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 5.1% |
| ROE | 18.9% | 21.1% | 9.2% | 0.5% | - | 1.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | 7M | 7M | 6M | 6M | 6M | 6M |
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP trades at 12.5x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 10.0x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 5.9x vs a median of 3.7x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 1.6%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 1.3%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +35.5%.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) has a current P/E ratio of 12.5, compared to its historical median P/E of 10.0. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.6%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) has a market capitalization of $1.4B. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
Yes, WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 0.53%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.82%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) appears fair. The current P/E of 12.5 is 24% above its historical median of 10.0. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 15.8%.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) operates in the Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) reported annual revenue of $569 million in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) has a net profit margin of 18.3%. This is a healthy margin.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) generated $-562 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.12. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $15.34 in its most recent fiscal year.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.1%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
The Ledger Terminal provides 15 years of financial data for WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) has a book value per share of $80.73, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.