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Willis Lease Finance's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.36.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.17.
During the past 12 months, Willis Lease Finance's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 74.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 58.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Willis Lease Finance's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 164.60% per year. The lowest was -51.80% per year. And the median was 16.10% per year.
Willis Lease Finance (NAS:WLFC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Willis Lease Finance Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Willis Lease Finance Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willis Lease Finance's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Willis Lease Finance Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
WLFC vs PRG, LIME, VSTS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Willis Lease Finance's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Willis Lease Finance PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Willis Lease Finance's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willis Lease Finance's PE Ratio falls into.
Willis Lease Finance Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Willis Lease Finance's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.06
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.06 mean?
Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.06 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #44 out of 804 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Willis Lease Finance's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Willis Lease Finance's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.06. The Business Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.60. Willis Lease Finance's value of $4.06 is 46.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #44 out of 804 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Willis Lease Finance has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Lease Finance's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PRG and LIME?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #44 out of 804 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Willis Lease Finance in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.60. Willis Lease Finance's value of $4.06 is 46.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.60, based on 804 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willis Lease Finance's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.06 is 46.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Lease Finance's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willis Lease Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.15, compared to a current price of $55.32 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.06 and 46.6% below the Business Services industry median of 7.60. Willis Lease Finance's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willis Lease Finance (WLFC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.06 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Lease Finance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.32 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.15.
GuruFocus considers Willis Lease Finance to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WLFC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $4.06
GF Value™: $55.15 vs. price of $55.32 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.6% below the Business Services median (#44 of 804)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WLFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Willis Lease Finance Corp, with its subsidiaries, is a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. The company has two reportable business segments, which include Leasing and Related Operations and Spare Parts Sales. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Leasing and Related Operations segment, which involves acquiring and leasing, under operating leases, commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment and the selective purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines, aircraft equipment, and other related businesses. Geographically, the company derives maximum Lease rent revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding India), India, South America, Canada, Central America, and the Middle East.
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