Willis Lease Finance Corporation
WLFCIndustrialsNASDAQRental & Leasing Services · Last scanned May 27, 2026
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Daily timeframe1 of 4 indicators bullish as of May 26
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. The $1.48B market capitalization puts WLFC squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It operates in two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales.
Market Cap
$1.48B
Beta
0.81
P/E (TTM)
11.22
P/E (Fwd)
10.33
EPS (TTM)
$16.54
EPS (Fwd)
$17.97
ROE
17.6%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$24.9M
Total Debt
$2.27B
Free CF
$84.2M
52W Change
40.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $24.9M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.27B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $84.2M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 17.6% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $311.9M (2022) to $730.2M (2025), reflecting a 134% increase over the period.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Willis Lease Finance Corporation and its sector.