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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Willis Lease Finance Corporation stock (WLFC) is currently trading at $176.96. Willis Lease Finance Corporation PE ratio is 10.68. Willis Lease Finance Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.69. Analyst consensus price target for WLFC is $160.00. WallStSmart rates WLFC as Moderate Buy.

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WLFC

Willis Lease Finance Corporation

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$176.96
$1.25 (0.71%)
52W$113.79
$207.05
Target$160.00-9.6%

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WLFC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC)

Margin of Safety
-77.9%
Significantly Overvalued
WLFC Fair Value
$113.29
Graham Formula
Current Price
$176.96
$63.67 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $113.29
Overvalued
Price $176.96
Graham IV $113.29
Analyst $160.00

WLFC trades 78% above its Graham fair value of $113.29, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

71
out of 100
Grade: B
Strong Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, operating margin, price/sales. Concerns around eps growth. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Key Strengths (7)

Avg Score: 8.4/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.9410/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Operating MarginProfitability
45.60%10/10

Keeps $46 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Price/SalesValuation
1.698/10

Paying $1.69 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.758/10

Trading at 1.75x book value, attractively priced

Revenue GrowthGrowth
26.10%8/10

Strong revenue growth at 26.10% annually

Profit MarginProfitability
18.20%8/10

Strong profitability: $18 kept per $100 revenue

Return on EquityProfitability
19.00%7/10

Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
10.68
Undervalued
Forward P/E
6.91
Attractive
Trailing P/E
10.68
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.685
Undervalued

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Areas to Watch (3)

Avg Score: 3.7/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-3.60%0/10

Earnings declining -3.60%, profits shrinking

Market CapQuality
$1.36B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Institutional Own.Quality
48.86%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 48.86%

Supporting Valuation Data

WLFC Target Price
$160
11% Downside

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 71/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 8.4/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.94), Price/Sales (1.69), Price/Book (1.75) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 19.00%, Operating Margin at 45.60%, Profit Margin at 18.20%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 26.10%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Institutional Own.. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -3.60%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 19.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 26.10% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

The combination of PEG Ratio and Operating Margin makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is EPS Growth, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B grade.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

WLFC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

WLFC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.69x trades 116% above its historical average of 0.78x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 27% below its historical high of 2.31x set in Mar 2026, and 332% above its historical low of 0.39x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) · INDUSTRIALSRENTAL & LEASING SERVICES

The Big Picture

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 674M with 26% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 18.2% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 26% YoY, reaching 674M. This pace significantly outperforms most RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES peers.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -148M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

High Debt Load

Debt-to-equity ratio of 3.14 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Willis Lease Finance Corporation maintain 26%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Debt management: total debt of 2.2B is significantly higher than cash (171M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Willis Lease Finance Corporation.

Bottom Line

Willis Lease Finance Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (26% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(45 last 3 months)

Total Buys
16
Total Sells
29
Mar 17, 2026(1 transaction)
JONES, STEPHEN FRANCIS
Director
Sell
Shares
-587

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 12:59:02 PM

About Willis Lease Finance Corporation(WLFC)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES

Country

USA

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is a global lessor and manager of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. The company is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.

Visit Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Website
4700 LYONS TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY, COCONUT CREEK, FL, UNITED STATES, 33073