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Willis Lease FinanceFRA:WIJ +1.75%89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 0.05. 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 515 Business Services companies, Willis Lease Finance ranks better than 96.31% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Willis Lease Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Willis Lease Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WIJ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.08
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Willis Lease Finance was 0.08. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.05.
FRA:WIJ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.31% of 515
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs FRA:WIJ: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Willis Lease Finance was 0.85%. The lowest was 0.11%. And the median was 0.61%.
During the past 12 months, Willis Lease Finance's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 73.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Willis Lease Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Willis Lease Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willis Lease Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Willis Lease Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Willis Lease Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willis Lease Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Willis Lease Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Willis Lease Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Willis Lease Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #19 out of 515 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Willis Lease Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Willis Lease Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.08. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Willis Lease Finance's value of 0.09 is 79.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #19 out of 515 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PRG and VSTS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Willis Lease Finance ranks #19 out of 515 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Willis Lease Finance in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Willis Lease Finance's value of 0.09 is 79.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Willis Lease Finance's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Willis Lease Finance has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 515 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willis Lease Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 79.5% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Lease Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 79.5% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willis Lease Finance (FRA:WIJ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.09 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: €40.82 vs. price of €58.00 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.5% below the Business Services median (#19 of 515)
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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