Willis Lease Finance Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and aircraft worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. It also purchases and resells commercial aircraft engines; and sells aircraft engine parts and materials. The company offers noise-compliant Stage III commercial jet engines. It serves airlines and aircraft engine manufacturers, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers. As of December 31, 2017, the company had a total lease portfolio of 225 engines and related equipment, 16 aircraft, and 7 other leased parts and equipment with 80 lessees in 43 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 437 engines and related equipment on behalf of other parties, as well as 393 engines. Willis Lease Finance Corporation was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Novato, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Machinery, equipment, & supplies
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorTransportation
SymbolNASDAQ:WLFC
CUSIP97064610
Phone415-408-4700
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.60
Current Ratio1.12
Quick Ratio0.79
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio9.15
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$274.84 million
Price / Sales0.73
Cash Flow$16.5417 per share
Price / Cash1.92
Book Value$40.34 per share
Price / Book0.79
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$62.15 million
Net Margins23.42%
Return on Equity9.98%
Return on Assets1.53%
Miscellaneous
Employees155
Outstanding Shares6,360,000
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willis Lease Finance's stock symbol?
Willis Lease Finance trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WLFC."
How were Willis Lease Finance's earnings last quarter?
Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 7th. The transportation company reported $1.00 EPS for the quarter. The transportation company had revenue of $63.89 million for the quarter. Willis Lease Finance had a net margin of 23.42% and a return on equity of 9.98%. View Willis Lease Finance's Earnings History.
When is Willis Lease Finance's next earnings date?
Who are some of Willis Lease Finance's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Willis Lease Finance include Teekay (TK), Universal Logistics (ULH), American Railcar Industries (ARII), Student Transportation (STB), KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP), Northgate (NGTEF), Covenant Transportation Group (CVTI), Navigator (NVGS), Avianca (AVH), DHT (DHT), International Seaways (INSW), Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), Hoegh LNG Partners (HMLP), Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) and Daseke (DSKE).
Who are Willis Lease Finance's key executives?
Willis Lease Finance's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Charles F. Willis IV, Chairman and Chief Exec. Officer (Age 69)
- Mr. Brian Richard Hole, Pres (Age 40)
- Mr. Scott B. Flaherty, Chief Financial Officer and Sr. VP (Age 52)
- Mr. Dean Michael Poulakidas, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 49)
- Mr. Marc Pierpoint, VP of Portfolio Management & Trading
Has Willis Lease Finance been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about WLFC stock has trended somewhat positive on Tuesday, according to Accern. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Willis Lease Finance earned a media sentiment score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the transportation company an impact score of 46.07 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are Willis Lease Finance's major shareholders?
Willis Lease Finance's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Tredje AP fonden (0.73%), California Public Employees Retirement System (0.40%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (0.13%), Spark Investment Management LLC (0.13%), Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. (0.10%) and Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.07%). Company insiders that own Willis Lease Finance stock include Anthony R Spaulding, Austin Chandler Willis, Charles F Iv Willis, Donald A Nunemaker, Hans Jorg Hunziker, Robert T Morris and Scott B Flaherty. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Willis Lease Finance.
Which major investors are selling Willis Lease Finance stock?
WLFC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Spark Investment Management LLC, California Public Employees Retirement System and Wells Fargo & Company MN. Company insiders that have sold Willis Lease Finance company stock in the last year include Austin Chandler Willis, Charles F Iv Willis, Hans Jorg Hunziker and Robert T Morris. View Insider Buying and Selling for Willis Lease Finance.
Which major investors are buying Willis Lease Finance stock?
How do I buy shares of Willis Lease Finance?
Shares of WLFC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Willis Lease Finance's stock price today?
One share of WLFC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $31.76.
How big of a company is Willis Lease Finance?
Willis Lease Finance has a market capitalization of $198.45 million and generates $274.84 million in revenue each year. Willis Lease Finance employs 155 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Willis Lease Finance?
Willis Lease Finance's mailing address is 773 SAN MARIN DRIVE SUITE 2215, NOVATO CA, 94998. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 415-408-4700 or via email at [email protected]
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