WLFC:NSD-Willis Lease Finance Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Rental & Leasing Services | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 131.86

Change

-0.15 (-0.11)%

Market Cap

USD 0.17B

Volume

0.03M

Analyst Target

USD 32.00
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About

Willis Lease Finance Corp is a provider of aviation services. It is focused on providing operating leases of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft-related equipment to air carriers, manufacturers and overhaul/repair facilities.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Rental & Leasing Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -36.47% 9% A- 18% F
Dividend Return 0.12% 20% F 3% F
Total Return -36.35% 9% A- 18% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 99.27% 91% A- 94% A
Dividend Return 2.27% 67% D+ 48% F
Total Return 101.54% 91% A- 94% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 525.52% 75% C 97% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 525.52% 75% C 97% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 71.30% 73% C 92% A
Dividend Return 71.30% 73% C 92% A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 106.32% 36% F 18% F
Risk Adjusted Return 67.07% 55% F 88% B+
Market Capitalization 0.17B 25% F 73% C

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Rental & Leasing Services) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 12.40 67% 74%
Price/Book Ratio 1.93 88% 47%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.73 50% 44%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.41 63% 38%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 19.72% 64% 89%
Return on Invested Capital 3.93% 27% 64%
Return on Assets 5.29% 45% 85%
Debt to Equity Ratio 412.23% 60% 5%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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:
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:
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.

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.