Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ) OCF Yield %: 18.08 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 68% Below Median

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FRA:WIJ Willis Lease Finance Corp FRA:WIJ
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Price €58.00
GF Value €40.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Willis Lease Finance OCF Yield %?

Willis Lease Finance FRA:WIJ +1.75% 89 OCF Yield % is 18.08 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 56.52. 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 1,088 Business Services companies, Willis Lease Finance ranks better than 79.5% on this metric.

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

As of today, Willis Lease Finance's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is €257.1 Mil, and Market Cap is €1,450.5 Mil. Therefore, Willis Lease Finance's OCF Yield % for today is 18.08%.

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

FRA:WIJ' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.08   Med: 56.52   Max: 243.03
Current: 18.08


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Willis Lease Finance was 243.03%. The lowest was 18.08%. And the median was 56.52%.

FRA:WIJ's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
79.5% of 1088 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.27 vs FRA:WIJ: 18.08

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


Willis Lease Finance OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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 OCF Yield % Historical Data

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

Willis Lease Finance Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
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Willis Lease Finance Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF 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 14.19 37.81 24.76 29.16 17.96

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

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

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

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


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Willis Lease Finance OCF Yield % Calculation

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

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=241.883 / 868.68
=27.84%

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=49.026 * 4 / 1091.857
=17.96%

* 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 OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 18.08 mean?
Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ) has a OCF Yield % of 18.08 as of Jul. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 56.52. Over the past decade, Willis Lease Finance's OCF Yield % has ranged from 18.08 to 243.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #223 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Willis Lease Finance's OCF Yield % too high?
Willis Lease Finance's current OCF Yield % of 18.08 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 56.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.08 to a high of 243.03. The Business Services industry median OCF Yield % is 7.27. Willis Lease Finance's value of 18.08 is 148.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #223 out of 1088 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 OCF Yield % compare to PRG and VSTS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #223 out of 1088 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Willis Lease Finance in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.27. Willis Lease Finance's value of 18.08 is 148.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Willis Lease Finance's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 18.08 to 243.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.52 vs. the industry median of 7.27, 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 OCF Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 7.27, based on 1,088 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willis Lease Finance's current OCF Yield % of 18.08 is 148.7% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Lease Finance's current OCF Yield % is 18.08, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 56.52. 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 (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 OCF Yield % is 18.08, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 56.52 and 148.7% above the Business Services industry median of 7.27. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ), the current OCF Yield % is 18.08 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:

  • OCF Yield %: 18.08 (68% below median its 10-year median of 56.52)
  • GF Value™: €40.82 vs. price of €58.00 (42.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148.7% above the Business Services median (#223 of 1088)

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.
89GF Score

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