WLFC Willis Lease Finance PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 23, 2025, the WLFC stock has a PE ratio of 8.81. This is based on the current EPS of $15.97 and the stock price of $140.67 per share. An increase of 3.5% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 8.5 of the last 4 quarters.
WLFC PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Willis Lease Finance over the last ten years is 26.36. The current 8.81 PE ratio is 67% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, WLFC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2021 quarter at 362.17, with a price of $43.46 and an EPS of $0.12. The Dec 2017 quarter recorded the bottom point at 2.51, with a price of $24.97 and an EPS of $9.93.
Willis Lease Finance PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 427.22% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -95.47% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 70.16% | $207.55 | $15.97 |
| 2023 | 7.64 | -95.47% | $48.88 | $6.4 |
| 2022 | 168.6 | N/A | $59.01 | $0.35 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $37.65 | $0 |
| 2020 | 28.47 | 427.22% | $30.46 | $1.07 |
| 2019 | 5.4 | 5.26% | $58.91 | $10.9 |
| 2018 | 5.13 | 104.38% | $34.6 | $6.75 |
| 2017 | 2.51 | -79.39% | $24.97 | $9.93 |
| 2016 | 12.18 | -49.71% | $25.58 | $2.1 |
| 2015 | 24.22 | 0.62% | $20.1 | $0.83 |
| 2014 | 24.07 | 170.45% | $21.9 | $0.91 |
| 2013 | 8.9 | N/A | $17.36 | $1.95 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $14.31 | -$0.45 |
| 2011 | 8.85 | -30.04% | $11.95 | $1.35 |
| 2010 | 12.65 | 94.02% | $13.03 | $1.03 |
Willis Lease Finance PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 13 | 27.08% | $207.55 | $15.97 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.23 | 94.86% | $148.81 | $14.54 |
| Jun 2024 | 5.25 | -5.91% | $69.3 | $13.19 |
| Mar 2024 | 5.58 | -26.96% | $49.62 | $8.89 |
| Dec 2023 | 7.64 | 26.7% | $48.88 | $6.4 |
| Sep 2023 | 6.03 | -11.19% | $42.3 | $7.01 |
| Jun 2023 | 6.79 | -43.6% | $39.13 | $5.76 |
| Mar 2023 | 12.04 | -92.86% | $54.78 | $4.55 |
| Dec 2022 | 168.6 | N/A | $59.01 | $0.35 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $32.74 | -$1.82 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $37.48 | -$2.4 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $32.19 | -$3.35 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $37.65 | $0 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $37.19 | -$0.78 |
| Jun 2021 | N/A | N/A | $42.86 | -$0.75 |
WLFC average PE ratio chart
WLFC's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WLFC PE vs peers
WLFC's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks GE and AER.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WLFC Willis Lease Finance Corp | 8.94 | $942.93M |
| AER Aercap Holdings N.V. | 9.21 | $19.04B |
| AL Air Lease Corp | 13.65 | $5.08B |
| GE General Electric Co | 30.37 | $209.86B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Willis Lease Finance's PE ratio?
As of Apr 23, 2025, WLFC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.81.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Willis Lease Finance (WLFC)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for WLFC stock is 26.13.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Willis Lease Finance (WLFC)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for WLFC stock is 49.04.
What is the highest PE ratio for WLFC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 362.17 in the Mar 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for WLFC compare to its historical average?
WLFC's current price to earnings ratio is 67% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Willis Lease Finance's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is WLFC's PE ratio calculated (Willis Lease Finance PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 23, 2025), Willis Lease Finance's stock price is $140.67. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $15.97. Therefore, Willis Lease Finance's P/E ratio for today is 8.81. PE RATIO(8.81) = STOCK PRICE($140.67) / TTM EPS($15.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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