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 Coconut Creek, Florida.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Machinery, equipment, & supplies
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorTransportation
Current SymbolNASDAQ:WLFC
Previous Symbol
CUSIP97064610
Phone415-408-4700
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio5.14
Current Ratio2.45
Quick Ratio2.14
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.67
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$274.84 million
Price / Sales0.83
Cash Flow$16.2115 per share
Price / Cash2.27
Book Value$43.60 per share
Price / Book0.84
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$62.15 million
Net Margins24.28%
Return on Equity9.22%
Return on Assets1.37%
Miscellaneous
Employees155
Outstanding Shares6,210,000
Market Cap$228.49 million
OptionableNot Optionable
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) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July, 31st. The transportation company reported ($0.06) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.27. The transportation company earned $43.20 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $41.70 million. Willis Lease Finance had a return on equity of 9.22% and a net margin of 24.28%. View Willis Lease Finance's Earnings History.
When is Willis Lease Finance's next earnings date?
Has Willis Lease Finance been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about WLFC stock have trended neutral recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie scores the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Willis Lease Finance earned a news sentiment score of 0.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the transportation company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Willis Lease Finance's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Willis Lease Finance include Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO), Echo Global Logistics (ECHO), Rev Group (REVG), Northgate (NGTEF), Universal Logistics (ULH), Navigator (NVGS), Textainer Group (TGH), KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP), DHT (DHT), Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), COSTAMARE Inc/SH (CMRE), Hoegh LNG Partners (HMLP), DryShips (DRYS), Teekay (TK) and International Seaways (INSW).
Who are Willis Lease Finance's key executives?
Willis Lease Finance's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Charles F. Willis IV, Chairman & CEO (Age 69)
- Mr. Brian Richard Hole, Pres (Age 40)
- Mr. Scott B. Flaherty, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 52)
- Mr. Dean Michael Poulakidas, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 49)
- Mr. Marc Pierpoint, VP of Portfolio Management & Trading
Who are Willis Lease Finance's major shareholders?
Willis Lease Finance's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Renaissance Technologies LLC (8.44%), LSV Asset Management (1.06%), M3F Inc. (0.94%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.62%), Strs Ohio (0.29%) and Teachers Advisors LLC (0.10%). Company insiders that own Willis Lease Finance stock include Anthony R Spaulding, Austin Chandler Willis, Brian Richard Hole, 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 institutional investors are selling Willis Lease Finance stock?
WLFC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including LSV Asset Management, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Strs Ohio, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. 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 institutional investors are buying Willis Lease Finance stock?
WLFC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including M3F Inc., Teachers Advisors LLC and Renaissance Technologies LLC. Company insiders that have bought Willis Lease Finance stock in the last two years include Brian Richard Hole and Scott B Flaherty. View Insider Buying and Selling for Willis Lease Finance.
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 $36.80.
How big of a company is Willis Lease Finance?
Willis Lease Finance has a market capitalization of $228.49 million and generates $274.84 million in revenue each year. Willis Lease Finance employs 155 workers across the globe.
What is Willis Lease Finance's official website?
How can I contact Willis Lease Finance?
Willis Lease Finance's mailing address is 4700 LYONS TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY, COCONUT CREEK FL, 33073. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 415-408-4700 or via email at [email protected]
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