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Willis Lease FinanceWLFC +0.53%93 EV-to-EBIT is 13.12 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 14.52. GuruFocus rates WLFC with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 856 Business Services companies, Willis Lease Finance ranks worse than 59.35% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Willis Lease Finance's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,051.4 Mil.
Willis Lease Finance's EBIT 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 $264.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Willis Lease Finance EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Willis Lease Finance's current Enterprise Value is $3,472.9 Mil.
Willis Lease Finance's EBIT 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 $264.8 Mil.
* 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 (WLFC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.12 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 14.52. Over the past decade, Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.70 to 37.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #508 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Willis Lease Finance's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.12 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 14.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.70 to a high of 37.33. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Willis Lease Finance's value of 13.12 is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #508 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to PRG and LIME?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #508 out of 856 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Willis Lease Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Willis Lease Finance's value of 13.12 is 19.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Willis Lease Finance's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.70 to 37.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.52 vs. the industry median of 10.99, Willis Lease Finance has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 10.99, based on 856 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willis Lease Finance's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.12 is 19.4% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Lease Finance's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.12, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 14.52. 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 $54.91 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.12, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 14.52 and 19.4% above the Business Services industry median of 10.99. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willis Lease Finance (WLFC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.12 as of Aug. 26, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $54.91 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.15.
GuruFocus considers Willis Lease Finance to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WLFC:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.12 (10% below median its 10-year median of 14.52)
GF Value™: $55.15 vs. price of $54.91 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% above the Business Services median (#508 of 856)
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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