Using an unlevered Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) model, we project Willis Lease Finance Corporation's cash flows over 5 years with line-by-line expense modeling. Revenue is projected revenue growing from 6.7% to 25.3% annually, with expenses (COGS, SG&A, R&D) held at historical ratios. Depreciation is computed from a vintage matrix based on a 5-year useful life. Working capital is modeled using historical turnover days (DSO 130, DPO 148, DIO 140). At a 6.7% WACC with mid-year discounting, the terminal value (96% of enterprise value) is derived by applying the industry peer median EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.8x to Year 6 EBITDA. After subtracting net debt, the equity value implies a fair price of $644.64 per share, suggesting WLFC is undervalued by 185.9% at the current price of $225.47.
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| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Terminal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Before Tax | 136 | 146 | 156 | 125 | 157 | 161 |
| (−) Net Interest | 150 | 161 | 172 | 138 | 173 | 177 |
| (+) D&A | 405 | 488 | 564 | 674 | 623 | 638 |
| EBITDA | 690 | 795 | 891 | 937 | 952 | 976 |
| (−) Tax | 54 | 58 | 62 | 50 | 63 | — |
| (−) CapEx | 625 | 671 | 717 | 576 | 722 | — |
| (−) ΔWC | 253 | 18 | 18 | -57 | 59 | — |
| Free Cash Flow (FCF) | -242 | 47 | 93 | 367 | 109 | — |
| Peers' EBITDA Multiple | 9.8x | |||||
| Terminal Value | 9,605 | |||||
| WACC / Discount Rate | 6.67% | |||||
| Timing of FCF (mid year) | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5 |
| Present Value of FCF | -235 | 42 | 79 | 293 | 82 | 6,956 |
| Enterprise Value | 7,218 | |||||
| Projection Period | 262 | 3.6% | ||||
| Terminal Value | 6,956 | 96.4% | ||||
| (−) Current Net Debt | 2,696 | |||||
| Equity Value | 4,522 | |||||
| (÷) Outstanding Shares | 7M | |||||
| Fair Price | $644 | +185.7% | ||||
| WACC \ EV/EBITDA Exit Multiple | 5.8x | 7.8x | 9.8x | 11.8x | 13.8x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7% | $305 | $526 | $747 | $969 | $1190 |
| 5.7% | $272 | $483 | $695 | $906 | $1117 |
| 6.7% | $242 | $443 | $645 | $846 | $1047 |
| 7.7% | $213 | $405 | $597 | $790 | $982 |
| 8.7% | $186 | $369 | $553 | $736 | $920 |
Current price: $225.47. Green = undervalued, Red = overvalued.
Based on default parameters
Using an unlevered Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) model, we project Willis Lease Finance Corporation's cash flows over 10 years with analyst estimates for the first 3–5 years, fading toward long-term GDP growth for the remaining years with line-by-line expense modeling. Revenue is projected revenue growing from 6.7% to 6.7% annually, with expenses (COGS, SG&A, R&D) held at historical ratios. Depreciation is computed from a vintage matrix based on a 5-year useful life. Working capital is modeled using historical turnover days (DSO 130, DPO 148, DIO 140). At a 6.7% WACC with mid-year discounting, the terminal value (96% of enterprise value) is derived by applying the industry peer median EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.8x to Year 11 EBITDA. After subtracting net debt, the equity value implies a fair price of $915.61 per share, suggesting WLFC is undervalued by 306.1% at the current price of $225.47.
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| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 | 2035 | Terminal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Before Tax | 136 | 146 | 156 | 125 | 157 | 190 | 224 | 256 | 283 | 302 | 309 |
| (−) Net Interest | 150 | 161 | 172 | 138 | 173 | 210 | 248 | 283 | 312 | 333 | 341 |
| (+) D&A | 405 | 488 | 564 | 674 | 623 | 662 | 713 | 785 | 878 | 1,023 | 1,049 |
| EBITDA | 690 | 795 | 891 | 937 | 952 | 1,063 | 1,185 | 1,324 | 1,473 | 1,659 | 1,700 |
| (−) Tax | 54 | 58 | 62 | 50 | 63 | 76 | 90 | 103 | 114 | 121 | — |
| (−) CapEx | 625 | 671 | 717 | 576 | 722 | 877 | 1,034 | 1,180 | 1,304 | 1,391 | — |
| (−) ΔWC | 253 | 18 | 18 | -57 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 50 | 35 | — |
| Free Cash Flow (FCF) | -242 | 47 | 93 | 367 | 109 | 46 | -3 | -18 | 6 | 111 | — |
| Peers' EBITDA Multiple | 9.8x | ||||||||||
| Terminal Value | 16,728 | ||||||||||
| WACC / Discount Rate | 6.67% | ||||||||||
| Timing of FCF (mid year) | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 5 |
| Present Value of FCF | -235 | 42 | 79 | 293 | 82 | 32 | -2 | -11 | 4 | 60 | 8,774 |
| Enterprise Value | 9,119 | ||||||||||
| Projection Period | 345 | 3.8% | |||||||||
| Terminal Value | 8,774 | 96.2% | |||||||||
| (−) Current Net Debt | 2,696 | ||||||||||
| Equity Value | 6,423 | ||||||||||
| (÷) Outstanding Shares | 7M | ||||||||||
| Fair Price | $915 | +305.8% | |||||||||
| WACC \ EV/EBITDA Exit Multiple | 5.8x | 7.8x | 9.8x | 11.8x | 13.8x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7% | $569 | $876 | $1182 | $1489 | $1796 |
| 5.7% | $484 | $763 | $1042 | $1321 | $1600 |
| 6.7% | $408 | $662 | $916 | $1170 | $1424 |
| 7.7% | $339 | $570 | $801 | $1033 | $1264 |
| 8.7% | $276 | $487 | $698 | $909 | $1120 |
Current price: $225.47. Green = undervalued, Red = overvalued.
Based on default parameters
Using the industry peer median P/E Multiples multiple (trailing + forward), Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has a fair value of $292.47 based on 5 comparable companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry.
USD in millions except Fair Price. Subject company highlighted.
| Mkt Cap ($M) | Trailing P/E | Forward P/E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Lease Finance CorporationWLFC | 1,583 | 14.7x | 17.6x |
| Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 1,519 | 3.7x | 4.1x |
| PROG Holdings, Inc. | 1,431 | 9.9x | 7.7x |
| Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation | 1,135 | 15.7x | 25.7x |
| Aebi Schmidt Holding AG | 891 | 67.7x | 36.0x |
| Energy Recovery, Inc. | 471 | 21.7x | 16.4x |
| Industry Median | 15.7x | 16.4x | |
| (*) Profit after tax | 114 | 90 | |
| Equity Value | 1,791 | 2,316 | |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 7 | 7 | |
| Fair Price | $255 | $330 | |
Using the industry peer median EV/EBITDA multiple (trailing + forward), Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has a fair value of $24.69 based on 7 comparable companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry.
USD in millions except Fair Price. Subject company highlighted.
| Mkt Cap ($M) | Trailing EV/EBITDA | Forward EV/EBITDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Lease Finance CorporationWLFC | 1,583 | 13.0x | 13.8x |
| Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. | 1,890 | 7.9x | 7.4x |
| Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 1,519 | 3.6x | 3.7x |
| PROG Holdings, Inc. | 1,431 | 0.9x | 0.7x |
| Vestis Corporation | 1,226 | 13.7x | 13.9x |
| Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation | 1,135 | 9.8x | 13.1x |
| Aebi Schmidt Holding AG | 891 | 10.0x | 8.0x |
| Energy Recovery, Inc. | 471 | 13.8x | 12.3x |
| Industry Median | 9.8x | 8.0x | |
| (*) EBITDA | 330 | 311 | |
| = Enterprise Value | 3,244 | 2,494 | |
| (-) Net Debt | 2,696 | 2,696 | |
| Equity Value | 548 | -202 | |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 7 | 7 | |
| Fair Price | $78 | $-29 | |
Using the PEG framework with historical EPS growth of 25.0%, the company has a fair value of $384.75 based on TTM EPS (FY2025) of $15.39. The current PEG ratio is 0.02.
PEG < 1 = bargain, 1–1.5 = fair, > 2 = expensive.
Growth above 25% is capped — hypergrowth may not be sustainable long-term.
| EPS Growth RateHistorical | 761.0% |
| Adjusted Growth (clamped 8–25%)Clamped | 25.0% |
| Fair P/E | 25.0x |
| TTM EPS (FY2025) | $15.39 |
| Fair Value | $384.75 |
No analyst estimates available.
| Year | Net Income | EPS | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | $3.4M | $0.00 | — |
| FY2022 | $5.4M | $0.33 | +11685.7% |
| FY2023 | $43.8M | $6.23 | +1787.9% |
| FY2024 | $108.6M | $15.34 | +146.2% |
| FY2025 | $113.8M | $15.39 | +0.3% |
4Y Historical EPS CAGR: 761.0%
Using the Two-Stage Dividend Discount Model with a Cost of Equity of 11.5% and projected dividend growth of 3.0%, the fair value is $18.29 per share. The DDM range is $13.80 – $25.61 based on sensitivity analysis across Cost of Equity and growth rate assumptions.
| Year | DPS | Payout Ratio | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2024 | $1.58 | 9.9% | — |
| 2023 | — | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | — | 0.0% | — |
| 2021 | — | 0.0% | — |
| Year | Projected DPS | Growth | Discount Factor | Present Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.62 | 3.0% | 0.8967 | $1.46 |
| 2027 | $1.67 | 3.0% | 0.8042 | $1.34 |
| 2028 | $1.72 | 3.0% | 0.7211 | $1.24 |
| 2029 | $1.77 | 3.0% | 0.6467 | $1.15 |
| 2030 | $1.83 | 3.0% | 0.5799 | $1.06 |
| Terminal Value | $1.87 DPS | 2.5% | $12.04 |
Fair value under different Cost of Equity (rows) and DPS Growth Rate (columns) assumptions.
| Ke \ Growth | 1.0% | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5% | $22 | $23 | $24 | $25 | $26 |
| 10.5% | $19 | $20 | $21 | $21 | $22 |
| 11.5% | $17 | $18 | $18 | $19 | $20 |
| 12.5% | $15 | $16 | $16 | $17 | $18 |
| 13.5% | $14 | $14 | $15 | $16 | $16 |
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