WLFC:NSD-Willis Lease Finance Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Rental & Leasing Services | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 49.05

Change

-0.08 (-0.16)%

Market Cap

USD 0.17B

Volume

5.83K

Analyst Target

USD 32.00
Analyst Rating

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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 0.35% 50% F 56% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 0.35% 44% F 54% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -2.87% 31% F 48% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -2.87% 31% F 45% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -0.57% 25% F 56% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -0.57% 25% F 48% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.19% 56% F 70% C-
Dividend Return 10.19% 56% F 68% D+
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 53.33% 31% F 31% F
Risk Adjusted Return 19.10% 25% F 56% F
Market Capitalization 0.17B 33% F 55% F

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 42% 77%
Price/Book Ratio 0.72 88% 82%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 1.37 56% 45%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 8.92 44% 29%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.28% 13% 74%
Return on Invested Capital 5.00% 11% 69%
Return on Assets 3.32% 35% 80%
Debt to Equity Ratio 368.74% 50% 6%

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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.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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.

Poor return on equity

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

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.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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

Low Earnings Growth

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

Low Revenue Growth

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