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Willis Lease FinanceWLFC +0.53%93 EV-to-OCF is 12.76 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 11.27. 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 1,089 Business Services companies, Willis Lease Finance ranks worse than 69.51% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Willis Lease Finance's Enterprise Value is $3,472.9 Mil.
Willis Lease Finance's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $272.2 Mil. Therefore, Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
WLFC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.89 Med: 11.27 Max: 26.21
Current: 12.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Willis Lease Finance was 26.21. The lowest was 5.89. And the median was 11.27.
WLFC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 69.51% of 1089
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.88
vs WLFC: 12.76
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $54.91.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Willis Lease Finance EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Willis Lease Finance EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Willis Lease Finance's current Enterprise Value is $3,472.9 Mil.
Willis Lease Finance's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $272.2 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-OCF of 12.76 as of Aug. 26, 2026. This is 13% above median its historical median of 11.27. Over the past decade, Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.89 to 26.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #757 out of 1089 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Willis Lease Finance's EV-to-OCF too high?
Willis Lease Finance's current EV-to-OCF of 12.76 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.89 to a high of 26.21. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.88. Willis Lease Finance's value of 12.76 is 85.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #757 out of 1089 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-OCF compare to PRG and LIME?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #757 out of 1089 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Willis Lease Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.88. Willis Lease Finance's value of 12.76 is 85.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Willis Lease Finance's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.89 to 26.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.27 vs. the industry median of 6.88, 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-OCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 6.88, based on 1,089 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willis Lease Finance's current EV-to-OCF of 12.76 is 85.5% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Lease Finance's current EV-to-OCF is 12.76, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 11.27. 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-OCF is 12.76, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.27 and 85.5% above the Business Services industry median of 6.88. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willis Lease Finance (WLFC), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.76 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-OCF: 12.76 (13% above median its 10-year median of 11.27)
GF Value™: $55.15 vs. price of $54.91 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.5% above the Business Services median (#757 of 1089)
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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