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Willis Lease FinanceWLFC +0.99%93 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 8.96. 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 907 Business Services companies, Willis Lease Finance ranks worse than 60.09% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Willis Lease Finance's enterprise value is $3,478.2 Mil.
Willis Lease Finance's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $383.0 Mil. Therefore, Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WLFC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.6 Med: 8.96 Max: 14.51
Current: 9.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Willis Lease Finance was 14.51. The lowest was 5.60. And the median was 8.96.
WLFC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.09% of 907
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.53
vs WLFC: 9.08
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Willis Lease Finance's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Willis Lease Finance's share price for today is $55.16.
Willis Lease Finance's 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 $4.063.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Willis Lease Finance's current Enterprise Value is $3,478.2 Mil.
Willis Lease Finance's EBITDA 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 $383.0 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-EBITDA of 9.08 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance. This is near median its historical median of 8.96. Over the past decade, Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.60 to 14.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #545 out of 907 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Willis Lease Finance's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.08 is near median its 10-year median of 8.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.60 to a high of 14.51. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.53. Willis Lease Finance's value of 9.08 is 20.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #545 out of 907 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-EBITDA compare to PRG and LIME?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #545 out of 907 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Willis Lease Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.53. Willis Lease Finance's value of 9.08 is 20.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Willis Lease Finance's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.60 to 14.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.96 vs. the industry median of 7.53, 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-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.53, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willis Lease Finance's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.08 is 20.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Lease Finance's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.96. 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 $55.16 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.96 and 20.6% above the Business Services industry median of 7.53. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willis Lease Finance (WLFC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.16 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.15.
GuruFocus considers Willis Lease Finance to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WLFC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.08 (near median its 10-year median of 8.96)
GF Value™: $55.15 vs. price of $55.16 (0% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.6% above the Business Services median (#545 of 907)
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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