Willis Lease Finance Corporatio (WLFC) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Willis Lease Finance Corporatio

NasdaqGM•Industrials•Rental & Leasing Services

$56.17-0.02(<0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$1.15B

P/E

8.2x

P/S

1.5x

P/B

1.6x

Willis Lease Finance Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. It operates in two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The company engages in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and related aircraft equipment, as well as the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment, and service and maintenance related businesses. It also purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components. The company serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. Willis Lease Finance Corporation was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 57/100

Strongest: Profitability (25/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (3/25).

Profitability25/25

Growth22/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags7/25

Cash & Earnings Quality3/25

Strengths

Growing revenueStrong marginsHigh ROERising earnings

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 8.2x5y range 5.1x – 66.8x

Currently near its 15-quarter median.

P/S · 1.5x5y range 0.7x – 2.4x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 1.6x5y range 0.5x – 2.5x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 24.8% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

Free cash flow has been negative in 7 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $1.15B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $767.25M
Q. Revenue: $194.02M
TTM EBITDA: $249.51M
TTM Op. Income: $134.06M
Q. Op. Income: $33.98M
TTM Net Income: $139.95M
Q. Net Income: $30.17M
EPS: $1.36
Shares Out.: $21.13M

$767.25M in TTM revenue grew 26.2% YoY, reaching $194.02M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $249.51M and TTM operating income of $134.06M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $139.95M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 32.5%
Op. Margin: 17.5%
Net Margin: 15.5%

Op. margin of 17.5% is up 2.4% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 15.5% Over the past year, operating margin is up 16% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 8.2x
P/S Ratio: 1.5x
P/B Ratio: 1.6x

At 8.2x P/E, the stock trades below typical market levels. P/S of 1.5x and P/B of 1.6x provide additional context. P/E sits below typical market levels while revenue is growing. Over the past year, P/E is down 18% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $3.65B
Cash: $10.72M
Long-Term Debt: $2.32B
Book Value: $708.60M
D/E Ratio: 3.3
Debt/EBITDA: 36.8

With $3.65B in assets and $2.32B in long-term debt, D/E is 3.3and book value is $708.60M — elevated leverage, meaning significant financial risk in a downturn. Over the past year, debt/equity is down 17% — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $77.52M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $-402.96M
FCF Margin: -52.5%
FCF / Net Income: -2.9

TTM FCF of $-402.96M on $77.52M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of -2.9x means the business consumes cash — it is not yet self-funding. Over the past year, free cash flow is up 27% — a weakening trend.