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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP WLFC
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) earns a Piotroski F-score of 5/9 (mixed financial health). It pays a dividend yielding 0.79% (safety: safe). FY2024 revenue was $569.2M at a 19.1% net margin.
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Smart money · insiders, last 12 months
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How it ranks in Wholesale Trade · percentile among 112 companies
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Piotroski F breakdown · 5/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
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| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLFC | WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP | 5/9 | — | 12.5 | +36% |
| ASLE | AerSale Corp | 4/9 | 4.99 | 36.1 | -2.8% |
| HDSN | HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY | 2/9 | 8.35 | 14 | +4% |
| TLIH | Ten-League International Holdings Ltd | 8/9 | 0.82 | — | +30.2% |
| FLZH | Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. | 4/9 | — | — | -56.5% |
| DSGR | Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. | 6/9 | 2.57 | 154 | +9.8% |
| AIT | APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC | 6/9 | 7.55 | 31.7 | +1.9% |
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About WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
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.
FAQ
Is WLFC financially healthy?
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP's Piotroski F-score is 5/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak).
Does WLFC pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP pays a dividend yielding about 0.79% with a 9.9% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is WLFC?
In FY2024, WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP had a net margin of 19.1% and a return on equity of 19.8%.
Is WLFC overvalued or undervalued?
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP trades at about 3.7× trailing earnings — below its 10-year norm (10-year range 0.9×–58.6×, median 4.2×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for WLFC?
The average Wall-Street price target for WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP is $226.00, about 296.2% above the recent price, from 1 analysts.
Is WLFC a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP: a Piotroski F-score of 5/9, a P/E of about 12.5×, a dividend yield of 0.79%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2024-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.