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Willis Lease FinanceFRA:WIJ +1.75%89 Net Margin % is 12.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 11.44. 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 1,071 Business Services companies, Willis Lease Finance ranks better than 87.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Willis Lease Finance's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WIJ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 11.44 Max: 22.62
Current: 15.91
FRA:WIJ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.39% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.82
vs FRA:WIJ: 15.91
Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Willis Lease Finance Net Margin % Related Terms
Willis Lease Finance Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willis Lease Finance's Net Margin % 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.
FRA:WIJ vs PRG, VSTS, CTOS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Willis Lease Finance's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Willis Lease Finance's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willis Lease Finance's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:WIJ) has a Net Margin % of 12.91% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 11.44. Over the past decade, Willis Lease Finance's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.22 to 22.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #135 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Willis Lease Finance's Net Margin % too high?
Willis Lease Finance's current Net Margin % of 12.91% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 22.62. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Willis Lease Finance's value of 12.91% is 238% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #135 out of 1071 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 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Lease Finance's Net Margin % compare to PRG and VSTS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #135 out of 1071 companies for Net Margin %. This places Willis Lease Finance in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Willis Lease Finance's value of 12.91% is 238% above this benchmark. Historically, Willis Lease Finance's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.22 to 22.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.44 vs. the industry median of 3.82, 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.82, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willis Lease Finance's current Net Margin % of 12.91% is 238% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Lease Finance's current Net Margin % is 12.91%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 11.44. 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 Net Margin % is 12.91%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.44 and 238% above the Business Services industry median of 3.82. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ), the current Net Margin % is 12.91% as of Mar. 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:
Net Margin %: 12.91% (13% above median its 10-year median of 11.44)
GF Value™: €40.82 vs. price of €58.00 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 238% above the Business Services median (#135 of 1071)
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 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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