WLFC
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
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Latest Quote
$187.61
Current Price| Previous Close | $182.28 |
| Open | $181.51 |
| Day High | $188.76 |
| Day Low | $181.51 |
| Volume | 52,212 |
Stock Information
| Quarterly Dividend / Yield | $1.60 / 0.85% |
| Shares Outstanding | 6.81M |
| Total Debt | $2.26B |
| Cash Equivalents | $15.11M |
| Revenue | $674.38M |
| Net Income | $116.94M |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Rental & Leasing Services |
| Market Cap | $1.43B |
| P/E Ratio | 11.25 |
| EPS (TTM) | $16.67 |
| Exchange | NGM |
📊 Custom Metrics & Score
Score: 20/42| Debt to Equity | 4.12 |
| Debt to Earnings | 5.27 |
| Current Ratio | 3.85 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.03 |
| Avg Revenue Growth | 26.90% |
| Profit Margin | 19.08% |
| Return on Equity | 19.77% |
| Avg FCF Growth | 94.73% |
| FCF Yield | -39.16% |
Score Explanation: The perfect score is 42/42 based on debt levels, profitability, growth rates, and cash flow metrics. FCF Yield is weighted most heavily as it shows what return the business currently generates.
Recent Price History
| Date | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | $187.61 | 54,000 |
| 2026-01-30 | $182.28 | 36,800 |
| 2026-01-29 | $183.35 | 40,600 |
| 2026-01-28 | $176.68 | 49,700 |
| 2026-01-27 | $182.29 | 41,000 |
| 2026-01-26 | $181.54 | 57,400 |
| 2026-01-23 | $187.05 | 44,400 |
| 2026-01-22 | $189.39 | 63,700 |
| 2026-01-21 | $181.50 | 65,400 |
| 2026-01-20 | $176.19 | 71,400 |
| 2026-01-16 | $184.10 | 85,100 |
| 2026-01-15 | $172.83 | 84,100 |
| 2026-01-14 | $165.66 | 76,100 |
| 2026-01-13 | $160.13 | 59,000 |
| 2026-01-12 | $166.35 | 66,000 |
| 2026-01-09 | $155.82 | 46,900 |
| 2026-01-08 | $147.80 | 77,900 |
| 2026-01-07 | $148.71 | 86,100 |
| 2026-01-06 | $145.26 | 38,600 |
| 2026-01-05 | $141.89 | 106,600 |
About Willis Lease Finance Corporation
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 the 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 service and maintenance related businesses. It also purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components. In addition, the company is involved in engine management and consulting business. It serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.
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Income Statement (Annual)
Revenue
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | $139,782,000 | $127,291,000 | $109,093,000 | $105,431,000 |
| Cost Of Revenue | $139,782,000 | $127,291,000 | $109,093,000 | $105,431,000 |
| Total Revenue | $569,223,000 | $418,555,000 | $311,927,000 | $274,202,000 |
| Operating Revenue | $560,147,000 | $410,635,000 | $286,832,000 | $262,252,000 |
Expenses
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Expense | $104,764,000 | $78,795,000 | $66,743,000 | $67,985,000 |
| Total Expenses | $308,833,000 | $271,140,000 | $216,038,000 | $190,162,000 |
| Other Income Expense | $-2,981,000 | $-1,490,000 | $-19,353,000 | $-6,915,000 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | $-104,764,000 | $-78,795,000 | $-66,743,000 | $-67,985,000 |
| Interest Expense Non Operating | $104,764,000 | $78,795,000 | $66,743,000 | $67,985,000 |
| Operating Expense | $169,051,000 | $143,849,000 | $106,945,000 | $84,731,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $22,294,000 | $28,109,000 | $14,415,000 | $9,381,000 |
| General And Administrative Expense | $146,757,000 | $115,740,000 | $92,530,000 | $75,350,000 |
Income & Earnings
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | $108,612,000 | $43,781,000 | $5,439,000 | $3,352,000 |
| Net Interest Income | $-104,764,000 | $-78,795,000 | $-66,743,000 | $-67,985,000 |
| Normalized Income | $116,606,336 | $46,648,496 | $20,678,890 | $8,983,950 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | $108,612,000 | $43,781,000 | $5,439,000 | $3,352,000 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | $144,398,000 | $64,222,000 | $9,855,000 | $8,340,000 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | $104,378,000 | $40,372,000 | $2,105,000 | $18,000 |
| Net Income | $108,612,000 | $43,781,000 | $5,439,000 | $3,352,000 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | $108,612,000 | $43,781,000 | $5,439,000 | $3,352,000 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | $108,612,000 | $43,781,000 | $5,439,000 | $3,352,000 |
| Pretax Income | $152,645,000 | $67,130,000 | $9,793,000 | $9,140,000 |
| Special Income Charges | $-11,228,000 | $-4,398,000 | $-19,291,000 | $-7,715,000 |
| Earnings From Equity Interest | $8,247,000 | $2,908,000 | $-62,000 | $800,000 |
| Operating Income | $260,390,000 | $147,415,000 | $95,889,000 | $84,040,000 |
| Gross Profit | $429,441,000 | $291,264,000 | $202,834,000 | $168,771,000 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion Income Statement | - | - | - | $90,504,000 |
| Depreciation And Amortization In Income Statement | - | - | - | $90,504,000 |
Per Share Metrics
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diluted EPS | $15.34 | $6.23 | $0.33 | $0.00 |
| Basic EPS | $15.97 | $6.40 | $0.35 | $0.00 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | $-3,233,664 | $-1,530,504 | $-4,051,110 | $-2,083,050 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Normalized EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $363,846,000 | $241,248,000 | $184,087,000 | $175,344,000 |
| Total Unusual Items | $-11,228,000 | $-4,398,000 | $-19,291,000 | $-7,715,000 |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | $-11,228,000 | $-4,398,000 | $-19,291,000 | $-7,715,000 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | $95,209,000 | $90,925,000 | $88,260,000 | $90,504,000 |
| EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $352,618,000 | $236,850,000 | $164,796,000 | $167,629,000 |
| EBIT | $257,409,000 | $145,925,000 | $76,536,000 | $77,125,000 |
| Diluted Average Shares | $6,804,000 | $6,481,000 | $6,297,000 | $6,346,000 |
| Basic Average Shares | $6,536,000 | $6,305,000 | $6,071,000 | $6,112,000 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | $104,378,000 | $40,372,000 | $2,105,000 | $18,000 |
| Otherunder Preferred Stock Dividend | $108,000 | $75,000 | $84,000 | $83,000 |
| Preferred Stock Dividends | $4,126,000 | $3,334,000 | $3,250,000 | $3,251,000 |
| Tax Provision | $44,033,000 | $23,349,000 | $4,354,000 | $5,788,000 |
| Impairment Of Capital Assets | $11,228,000 | $4,398,000 | $21,849,000 | $7,715,000 |
| Selling General And Administration | $146,757,000 | $115,740,000 | $92,530,000 | $75,350,000 |
| Other Gand A | $146,757,000 | $115,740,000 | $92,530,000 | $75,350,000 |
| Other Special Charges | - | - | $-2,558,000 | - |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Assets
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Tangible Assets | $515,275,000 | $428,743,000 | $385,851,000 | $352,186,000 |
| Total Assets | $3,297,196,000 | $2,652,344,000 | $2,575,217,000 | $2,462,927,000 |
| Total Non Current Assets | $2,858,355,000 | $2,291,450,000 | $2,315,956,000 | $2,154,296,000 |
| Other Non Current Assets | $56,045,000 | $64,430,000 | $87,205,000 | $51,975,000 |
| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets | $34,063,000 | $10,220,000 | $18,837,000 | $23,699,000 |
| Other Intangible Assets | $34,063,000 | $10,220,000 | $18,837,000 | $23,699,000 |
| Current Assets | $438,841,000 | $360,894,000 | $259,261,000 | $308,631,000 |
| Assets Held For Sale Current | $12,269,000 | $805,000 | $3,275,000 | $6,952,000 |
| Restricted Cash | $123,392,000 | $160,958,000 | $76,870,000 | $81,312,000 |
| Inventory | $72,150,000 | $40,954,000 | $38,577,000 | $50,959,000 |
| Receivables | $221,920,000 | $151,106,000 | $128,393,000 | $155,079,000 |
| Notes Receivable | $183,629,000 | $92,621,000 | $81,439,000 | $115,456,000 |
| Accounts Receivable | $38,291,000 | $58,485,000 | $46,954,000 | $39,623,000 |
| Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable | $-1,316,000 | $-2,311,000 | $-1,511,000 | $-1,154,000 |
| Gross Accounts Receivable | $39,607,000 | $60,796,000 | $48,465,000 | $40,777,000 |
| Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments | $9,110,000 | $7,071,000 | $12,146,000 | $14,329,000 |
| Cash And Cash Equivalents | $9,110,000 | $7,071,000 | $12,146,000 | $14,329,000 |
Debt
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Debt | $2,255,442,000 | $1,795,810,000 | $1,835,132,000 | $1,775,935,000 |
| Total Debt | $2,264,552,000 | $1,802,881,000 | $1,847,278,000 | $1,790,264,000 |
| Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $2,264,552,000 | $1,802,881,000 | $1,847,278,000 | $1,790,264,000 |
| Long Term Debt | $2,264,552,000 | $1,802,881,000 | $1,847,278,000 | $1,790,264,000 |
Liabilities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $2,747,858,000 | $2,213,381,000 | $2,170,529,000 | $2,087,042,000 |
| Total Non Current Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $2,633,964,000 | $2,116,911,000 | $2,109,626,000 | $2,049,726,000 |
| Other Non Current Liabilities | $23,424,000 | $23,790,000 | $20,490,000 | $19,349,000 |
| Non Current Deferred Liabilities | $185,049,000 | $147,779,000 | $132,516,000 | $124,332,000 |
| Non Current Deferred Taxes Liabilities | $185,049,000 | $147,779,000 | $132,516,000 | $124,332,000 |
| Current Liabilities | $113,894,000 | $96,470,000 | $60,903,000 | $37,316,000 |
| Current Deferred Liabilities | $37,911,000 | $43,533,000 | $17,863,000 | $10,458,000 |
| Payables And Accrued Expenses | $75,983,000 | $52,937,000 | $43,040,000 | $26,858,000 |
Equity
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Equity | $549,338,000 | $438,963,000 | $404,688,000 | $375,885,000 |
| Total Equity Gross Minority Interest | $549,338,000 | $438,963,000 | $404,688,000 | $375,885,000 |
| Stockholders Equity | $549,338,000 | $438,963,000 | $404,688,000 | $375,885,000 |
| Gains Losses Not Affecting Retained Earnings | $6,899,000 | $11,447,000 | $26,743,000 | $5,031,000 |
| Retained Earnings | $491,439,000 | $397,781,000 | $357,493,000 | $355,388,000 |
| Preferred Securities Outside Stock Equity | $63,122,000 | $49,964,000 | $49,889,000 | $49,805,000 |
| Long Term Equity Investment | $62,670,000 | $58,044,000 | $56,189,000 | $55,927,000 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Shares Number | $7,173,000 | $6,849,000 | $6,615,000 | $6,531,000 |
| Share Issued | $7,173,000 | $6,849,000 | $6,615,000 | $6,531,000 |
| Tangible Book Value | $515,275,000 | $428,743,000 | $385,851,000 | $352,186,000 |
| Invested Capital | $2,813,890,000 | $2,241,844,000 | $2,251,966,000 | $2,166,149,000 |
| Working Capital | $324,947,000 | $264,424,000 | $198,358,000 | $271,315,000 |
| Total Capitalization | $2,813,890,000 | $2,241,844,000 | $2,251,966,000 | $2,166,149,000 |
| Additional Paid In Capital | $50,928,000 | $29,667,000 | $20,386,000 | $15,401,000 |
| Capital Stock | $72,000 | $68,000 | $66,000 | $65,000 |
| Common Stock | $72,000 | $68,000 | $66,000 | $65,000 |
| Long Term Provisions | $97,817,000 | $92,497,000 | $59,453,000 | $65,976,000 |
| Current Deferred Revenue | $37,911,000 | $43,533,000 | $17,863,000 | $10,458,000 |
| Investments And Advances | $84,276,000 | $66,803,000 | $62,629,000 | $55,927,000 |
| Other Investments | $21,606,000 | $8,759,000 | $6,440,000 | $0 |
| Investmentsin Joint Venturesat Cost | $62,670,000 | $58,044,000 | $56,189,000 | $55,927,000 |
| Net PPE | $2,683,971,000 | $2,149,997,000 | $2,147,285,000 | $2,022,695,000 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | $-635,902,000 | $-613,667,000 | $-559,243,000 | $-538,452,000 |
| Gross PPE | $3,319,873,000 | $2,763,664,000 | $2,706,528,000 | $2,561,147,000 |
| Other Properties | $70,845,000 | $56,534,000 | $51,410,000 | $44,811,000 |
| Machinery Furniture Equipment | $3,249,028,000 | $2,707,130,000 | $2,655,118,000 | $2,516,336,000 |
| Raw Materials | $72,150,000 | $40,954,000 | $38,577,000 | $50,959,000 |
Cash Flow Statement (Annual)
Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | $-561,704,000 | $60,957,000 | $-148,599,000 | $-117,286,000 |
Operating Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $284,406,000 | $229,737,000 | $144,424,000 | $90,658,000 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Operating Activities | $284,406,000 | $229,737,000 | $144,424,000 | $90,658,000 |
| Operating Gains Losses | $-53,310,000 | $-13,727,000 | $-8,816,000 | $-17,605,000 |
Investing Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditure | $-846,110,000 | $-168,780,000 | $-293,023,000 | $-207,944,000 |
| Investing Cash Flow | $-764,908,000 | $-92,780,000 | $-194,376,000 | $-147,995,000 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities | $-764,908,000 | $-92,780,000 | $-194,376,000 | $-147,995,000 |
| Net Other Investing Changes | $-89,951,000 | $-9,061,000 | $29,409,000 | $22,323,000 |
Financing Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repurchase Of Capital Stock | $-8,244,000 | $-5,793,000 | $-8,900,000 | $-15,060,000 |
| Issuance Of Capital Stock | $13,050,000 | $0 | - | - |
| Financing Cash Flow | $444,975,000 | $-57,944,000 | $43,327,000 | $74,053,000 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Financing Activities | $444,975,000 | $-57,944,000 | $43,327,000 | $74,053,000 |
| Net Other Financing Charges | $-11,580,000 | $-9,431,000 | - | $-4,556,000 |
| Cash Dividends Paid | $-14,180,000 | $-3,241,000 | $-3,268,000 | $-3,251,000 |
| Preferred Stock Dividend Paid | $-3,460,000 | $-3,241,000 | $-3,268,000 | $-3,251,000 |
| Common Stock Dividend Paid | $-10,720,000 | $0 | - | - |
| Net Preferred Stock Issuance | $13,050,000 | $0 | - | - |
| Preferred Stock Issuance | $13,050,000 | $0 | - | - |
| Net Common Stock Issuance | $-8,244,000 | $-5,793,000 | $-8,900,000 | $-15,060,000 |
| Dividend Received Cfo | $3,002,000 | $0 | - | $0 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repayment Of Debt | $-840,038,000 | $-665,480,000 | $-228,840,000 | $-416,966,000 |
| Issuance Of Debt | $1,305,705,000 | $625,727,000 | $284,000,000 | $513,700,000 |
| Interest Paid Supplemental Data | $100,680,000 | $76,913,000 | $63,544,000 | $63,600,000 |
| Income Tax Paid Supplemental Data | $7,091,000 | $505,000 | $2,242,000 | $1,412,000 |
| End Cash Position | $132,502,000 | $168,029,000 | $89,016,000 | $95,641,000 |
| Beginning Cash Position | $168,029,000 | $89,016,000 | $95,641,000 | $78,925,000 |
| Changes In Cash | $-35,527,000 | $79,013,000 | $-6,625,000 | $16,716,000 |
| Proceeds From Stock Option Exercised | $262,000 | $274,000 | $335,000 | $186,000 |
| Common Stock Payments | $-8,244,000 | $-5,793,000 | $-8,900,000 | $-15,060,000 |
| Net Issuance Payments Of Debt | $465,667,000 | $-39,753,000 | $55,160,000 | $96,734,000 |
| Net Long Term Debt Issuance | $465,667,000 | $-39,753,000 | $55,160,000 | $96,734,000 |
| Long Term Debt Payments | $-840,038,000 | $-665,480,000 | $-228,840,000 | $-416,966,000 |
| Long Term Debt Issuance | $1,305,705,000 | $625,727,000 | $284,000,000 | $513,700,000 |
| Net PPE Purchase And Sale | $-674,957,000 | $-83,719,000 | $-223,785,000 | $-170,318,000 |
| Sale Of PPE | $171,153,000 | $85,061,000 | $69,238,000 | $37,626,000 |
| Purchase Of PPE | $-846,110,000 | $-168,780,000 | $-293,023,000 | $-207,944,000 |
| Change In Working Capital | $11,823,000 | $59,109,000 | $15,336,000 | $-18,931,000 |
| Change In Other Working Capital | $904,000 | $54,493,000 | $6,519,000 | $-18,761,000 |
| Change In Other Current Liabilities | $-366,000 | $3,300,000 | $2,372,000 | $3,827,000 |
| Change In Other Current Assets | $676,000 | $3,247,000 | $-5,617,000 | $-787,000 |
| Change In Payables And Accrued Expense | $20,698,000 | $17,154,000 | $942,000 | $58,000 |
| Change In Inventory | $-31,189,000 | $-1,710,000 | $14,288,000 | $7,923,000 |
| Change In Receivables | $21,100,000 | $-17,375,000 | $-3,168,000 | $-11,191,000 |
| Other Non Cash Items | $40,730,000 | $9,959,000 | $5,903,000 | $5,016,000 |
| Stock Based Compensation | $29,247,000 | $14,802,000 | $13,551,000 | $16,578,000 |
| Provisionand Write Offof Assets | $-716,000 | $838,000 | $837,000 | $-164,000 |
| Asset Impairment Charge | $11,228,000 | $4,398,000 | $21,849,000 | $7,715,000 |
| Deferred Tax | $38,581,000 | $19,652,000 | $2,065,000 | $4,193,000 |
| Deferred Income Tax | $38,581,000 | $19,652,000 | $2,065,000 | $4,193,000 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion | $95,209,000 | $90,925,000 | $88,260,000 | $90,504,000 |
| Depreciation And Amortization | $95,209,000 | $90,925,000 | $88,260,000 | $90,504,000 |
| Amortization Cash Flow | $2,749,000 | $0 | - | - |
| Amortization Of Intangibles | $2,749,000 | $0 | - | - |
| Depreciation | $92,460,000 | $90,925,000 | - | - |
| Earnings Losses From Equity Investments | $-8,247,000 | $-2,908,000 | $62,000 | $-800,000 |
| Gain Loss On Sale Of PPE | $-45,063,000 | $-10,572,000 | $-3,204,000 | $-5,931,000 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | $108,612,000 | $43,781,000 | $5,439,000 | $3,352,000 |
| Gain Loss On Investment Securities | - | $-247,000 | $-3,116,000 | - |
| Change In Prepaid Assets | - | - | $2,372,000 | $3,827,000 |