WLFC:NSD-Willis Lease Finance Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Rental & Leasing Services |

Last Closing

USD 140.67

Change

+6.24 (+4.64)%

Market Cap

USD 1.34B

Volume

0.04M

Analyst Target

USD 32.00
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About

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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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Rental & Leasing Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -32.22% 31% F 24% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -32.22% 31% F 24% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 185.97% 100% F 97% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 185.97% 100% F 97% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 660.38% 88% B+ 98% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 660.38% 88% B+ 98% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 71.15% 77% C+ 91% A-
Dividend Return 71.15% 77% C+ 91% A-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 106.12% 31% F 18% F
Risk Adjusted Return 67.05% 62% D 87% B+
Market Capitalization 1.34B 33% F 77% C+

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.