Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
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Overview
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About Willis Lease Finance Corporation
- Industry
- Rental & Leasing Services
- Sector
- Industrials
- CEO
- Austin Chandler Willis
- Headquarters
- 4700 Lyons Technology Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL, US
- Industry
- Rental & Leasing Services
- Sector
- Industrials
- CEO
- Austin Chandler Willis
- Headquarters
- 4700 Lyons Technology Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL, US
Willis Lease Finance Corporation operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales.
The Leasing and Related Operations segment engages in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment, as well as the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment, and other related businesses.
The Spare Parts Sales segment purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components. The company also focuses on engine management and consulting business. It serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations.
As of December 31, 2021, it had a total lease portfolio of 304 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased parts and equipment, and with 76 lessees in 40 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 475 engines, aircraft, and related equipment for other parties.
The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.
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Fair Value
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Willis Lease Finance Corporation. Starting points for Willis Lease Finance Corporation: P/E 24.7, EPS $4.34, beta 0.72 — an Rental & Leasing Services name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Willis Lease Finance Corporation. Willis Lease Finance Corporation paid $0.53 per share over the last year — a 0.9% yield at the current $56.17 price. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for Willis Lease Finance Corporation. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Willis Lease Finance Corporation stands at $4.34. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Willis Lease Finance Corporation. Willis Lease Finance Corporation has reported as a listed company since 1996. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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Institutional Ownership
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Insider Trading
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Senate Trading
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House Trading
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