Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ) FCF Yield %: -17.01 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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FRA:WIJ Willis Lease Finance Corp FRA:WIJ
89 GF Score
Price €58.00
GF Value €40.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Willis Lease Finance FCF Yield %?

Willis Lease Finance FRA:WIJ +1.75% 89 FCF Yield % is -17.01 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WIJ with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Business Services companies, Willis Lease Finance ranks worse than 87.76% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Willis Lease Finance's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €-239.9 Mil, and Market Cap is €1,450.5 Mil. Therefore, Willis Lease Finance's FCF Yield % for today is -17.01%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Willis Lease Finance's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WIJ' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -202.99   Med: -47.06   Max: 19.85
Current: -17.01


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Willis Lease Finance was 19.85%. The lowest was -202.99%. And the median was -47.06%.

FRA:WIJ's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
87.76% of 1087 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.79 vs FRA:WIJ: -17.01

Willis Lease Finance's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.07%.


Willis Lease Finance FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


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Willis Lease Finance FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willis Lease Finance's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % Chart

Willis Lease Finance Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Willis Lease Finance Quarterly Data
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FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 -11.28 -37.93 -58.08 -1.27

FRA:WIJ vs PRG, VSTS, CTOS: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Willis Lease Finance's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Willis Lease Finance's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Willis Lease Finance's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Willis Lease Finance FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Willis Lease Finance's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-232.651 / 868.68
=-26.78%

Willis Lease Finance's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-3.473 * 4 / 1091.857
=-1.27%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -17.01 mean?
Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ) has a FCF Yield % of -17.01 as of Jul. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #954 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Willis Lease Finance's FCF Yield % too high?
Willis Lease Finance's current FCF Yield % is -17.01. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #954 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Willis Lease Finance has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Lease Finance's FCF Yield % compare to PRG and VSTS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #954 out of 1087 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Willis Lease Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.79. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 3.79, based on 1,087 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Lease Finance's current FCF Yield % is -17.01. 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 (FRA:WIJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.82, compared to a current price of €58.00 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -17.01. Willis Lease Finance's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ), the current FCF Yield % is -17.01 as of Jul. 25, 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 (FRA:WIJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Lease Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €58.00 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €40.82. GuruFocus considers Willis Lease Finance to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WIJ:

  • FCF Yield %: -17.01
  • GF Value™: €40.82 vs. price of €58.00 (42.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WIJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Willis Lease Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges WLFC:USA
Address 4700 Lyons Technology Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL, USA, 33073
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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