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Industrials - Rental & Leasing Services - NASDAQ - US
$ 133.28
-8.24 %
$ 880 M
Market Cap
8.53
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one WLFC stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 133 USD, Willis Lease Finance Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one WLFC stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 133 USD, Willis Lease Finance Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one WLFC stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 133 USD, Willis Lease Finance Corporation is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart WLFC

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FINANCIALS
569 M REVENUE
39.52%
144 M OPERATING INCOME
5.53%
109 M NET INCOME
148.08%
284 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
23.80%
-765 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-724.43%
445 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
867.94%
153 M REVENUE
4.50%
29.4 M OPERATING INCOME
-44.11%
21.1 M NET INCOME
-12.60%
68 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-21.69%
-310 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-72.24%
269 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
434.71%
Balance Sheet Willis Lease Finance Corporation
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Current Assets 439 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 9.11 M
Receivables 222 M
Other Current Assets 208 M
Non-Current Assets 51 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 48.1 M
Other Non-Current Assets 2.93 M
45.31 %42.43 %9.81 %Total Assets$489.8m
Current Liabilities 114 M
Accounts Payable 0
Short-Term Debt 0
Other Current Liabilities 114 M
Non-Current Liabilities 2.63 B
Long-Term Debt 0
Other Non-Current Liabilities 2.63 B
4.14 %95.86 %Total Liabilities$2.7b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Willis Lease Finance Corporation
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Revenue 569 M
Cost Of Revenue 140 M
Gross Profit 429 M
Operating Expenses 285 M
Operating Income 144 M
Other Expenses 35.8 M
Net Income 109 M
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RATIOS
75.44% GROSS MARGIN
75.44%
25.37% OPERATING MARGIN
25.37%
18.34% NET MARGIN
18.34%
19.00% ROE
19.00%
3.17% ROA
3.17%
27.33% ROIC
27.33%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Willis Lease Finance Corporation
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Net Income 109 M
Depreciation & Amortization 95.2 M
Capital Expenditures -830 M
Stock-Based Compensation 29.2 M
Change in Working Capital 0
Others 12.8 M
Free Cash Flow -546 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Willis Lease Finance Corporation
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WLFC has no price targets from Wall Street.
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.14% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.25 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Willis Lease Finance Corporation
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7. News
Willis Sustainable Fuels Progresses Teesside SAF Project COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced that its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited (“WSF”), has entered into license and engineering agreements with two global leaders in sustainable technology, Johnson Matthey and Axens. These partnerships significantly advance WSF's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Teesside, Northeastern England. WSF is targeting Q1 2028 to begin commercial operations at its SAF production facility, with an anticipated annual production capacity of 14,000 tonnes (equalling approximately 50,000 litres a day) of SAF. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Willis Lease Finance: Growth At A Premium Willis Lease Finance has seen a remarkable 245.7% stock gain in a year, outperforming the S&P 500's 9.8% return. The company's focus on aero engines and spare parts, especially amid engine shortages, drives its strong business performance. Despite impressive revenue growth and profitability, the stock appears overvalued from a book value perspective, limiting future upside. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Air India Express and Willis Lease Finance Corporation Ink Engine Sale & Leasebacks with ConstantThrust® COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air India Express (“AIX”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, has signed definitive engine sale and leaseback agreements with Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”) for 26 CFM56-7B engines installed on 13 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The engines will be covered under WLFC's ConstantThrust® program providing enhanced reliability and significant cost savings compared to traditional MRO shop visits. This program is in addition to the ConstantThrust® program signed by WLFC and Air India in 2022, covering 34 CFM56-5B engines installed on Air India's Airbus A320 family fleet. Both programs will be managed in part by WLFC's team located in GIFT City, India. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Joint Venture with Global Engine Maintenance to Develop Engine Test Cell Facility COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced its subsidiary, Willis Engine Repair Center® (“WERC®”), entered into an agreement with independent MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) provider Global Engine Maintenance (“GEM”) to create a joint venture named Willis Global Engine Testing (“WGET”) to build an engine test cell facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 10, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Austin Willis - Chief Executive Officer Scott Flaherty - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Louis Raffetto - Wolfe Research Eric Gregg - Four Tree Island Advisory Sergey Glinyanov - Freedom Broker William Waller - M3F, Inc. Operator Good day, and welcome to the Willis Lease Finance Corporation Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. Today's conference is being recorded. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Record Results for Willis Lease Finance Corporation in 2024 COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) today reported record annual total revenues of $569.2 million and pre-tax income of $152.6 million. For the year ended December 31, 2024, aggregate, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were at an all-time record high of $452.1 million, up 30.4% as compared to $346.8 million in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with a strong aviation marketplace. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Exercises Options for 30 CFM LEAP Engines COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provider of global aviation service operations, has announced that it has exercised existing purchase rights for 30 new LEAP engines from CFM International, the 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. The purchase, pursuant to an option in a 2019 order, will include LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo family aircraft, as well as LEAP-1B engines for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with delivery dates to be determined. With the addition of these engines to the WLFC portfolio, the Company will be able to offer even more flexible support to operators of these popular engine and aircraft types. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog NVIDIA, Exxon Mobil, ServiceNow and Willis Lease Finance NVIDIA, Exxon Mobil, ServiceNow and Willis Lease Finance are included in this Analyst Blog. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings and Conference Call COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) plans to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 on Monday, March 10, 2025. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Willis Aviation Services Limited and TUI Airways Forge Transformative Long-Term Base Maintenance Partnership Driving Progress and Excellence: A New Era of Aviation Maintenance Collaboration Driving Progress and Excellence: A New Era of Aviation Maintenance Collaboration globenewswire.com - 3 months ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend Reflecting Strong Performance COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Jan. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on outstanding shares of WLFC common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on February 21, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2025. globenewswire.com - 3 months ago
Willis Aviation Services Limited Selected by Jet2.com for Expert MRO Services in UK Third Largest Airline in the UK Partners with Willis to Ensure Continued Fleet Reliability Third Largest Airline in the UK Partners with Willis to Ensure Continued Fleet Reliability globenewswire.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Willis Lease Finance Corporation WLFC

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Rental & Leasing Services
MARKET CAP $ 880 M
Dividend Yield 0.14%
Description Willis Lease Finance Corporation operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The Leasing and Related Operations segment engages in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment, as well as the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment, and other related businesses. The Spare Parts Sales segment purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components. The company also focuses on engine management and consulting business. It serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. As of December 31, 2021, it had a total lease portfolio of 304 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased parts and equipment, and with 76 lessees in 40 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 475 engines, aircraft, and related equipment for other parties. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Contact 4700 Lyons Technology Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL, 33073 https://www.willislease.com
IPO Date Sept. 18, 1996
Employees 445
Officers Dr. Amy Ruddock Senior Vice President of Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development Mr. Charles F. Willis IV Founder & Executive Chairman Mr. Dean Michael Poulakidas Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Mr. Scott B. Flaherty Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Garry A. Failler Senior Vice President & Chief Technical Officer Mr. Brian Richard Hole President Mr. Dan J. Coulcher Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Europe, Middle East & Africa Mr. Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer & Director Mr. Marc Pierpoint Senior Vice President and Head of Trading & Investments Ms. Lynn A. McMillan SVice President & Head of Global Human Resources