Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) is trading at $54.33, about ₹5,209 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 2.76% today. Indian residents can buy Willis Lease Finance from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$52.96
Today's high
$54.82
52 week low
$38.00
52 week high
$81.54
WLFC opened at $53.28, closed previously at $52.87, and has traded between $38.00 and $81.54 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) is an international enterprise specializing in the leasing and maintenance of commercial aircraft and their engines. The company operates through two distinct divisions: Leasing and Related Services, and Spare Parts Sales. The Leasing and Related Services segment is dedicated to acquiring, leasing, and facilitating the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft, engines, and associated equipment, alongside other related ventures. In parallel, the Spare Parts Sales segment concentrates on sourcing and distributing pre-owned engine components, complete engines, modular engine units, and various portable aviation parts. Beyond its core leasing and sales activities, WLFC also provides expert engine management and consultancy services. Its clientele primarily consists of commercial airline operators and organizations involved in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). As of December 31, 2021, WLFC's owned lease portfolio comprised 304 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased components. At that time, it served 76 lessees across 40 countries. Furthermore, the company was responsible for managing a substantial portfolio of 475 engines, aircraft, and related assets for third parties. Established in 1985, Willis Lease Finance Corporation maintains its principal office in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
300.22K
Market cap
$1.15B
P/E Ratio
23.63
Price-to-sales ratio
1.51
Enterprise value
$3.46B
Free cash flow yield
-9.69%
Debt-to-equity ratio
3.01
Return on equity
12.63%
ROIC
3.85%
Beta
0.72
Dividend yield
0.98%
Last dividend
$0.53
Financial overview
Revenue
$675.84M
Earnings per share
$1.78
Free cash flow
-$241.34M
Net profit margin
12.04%
Gross margin
59.76%
EBITDA
$410.02M
Revenue growth
18.73%
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How to buy Willis Lease Finance from India
Indian residents can buy Willis Lease Finance shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for Willis Lease Finance and place an order
Find Willis Lease Finance by name or by its ticker, WLFC, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Willis Lease Finance trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Willis Lease Finance position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Willis Lease Finance from India
Trading and taxes when buying Willis Lease Finance from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Willis Lease Finance’s current yield is 0.98%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Willis Lease Finance stock?
Yes. Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1996, in the Rental & Leasing Services industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Willis Lease Finance share cost in rupees?
One Willis Lease Finance share is $54.33 — about ₹5,209 at a USD/INR rate of 95.88 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the Willis Lease Finance price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Willis Lease Finance from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of Willis Lease Finance?
Yes. One Willis Lease Finance share is $54.33, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Willis Lease Finance.
How are gains on Willis Lease Finance shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Willis Lease Finance price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Willis Lease Finance pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Willis Lease Finance pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.98%; the last declared dividend was $0.53 per share, about ₹51.10. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Willis Lease Finance from India?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Willis Lease Finance shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Willis Lease Finance shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Willis Lease Finance holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Willis Lease Finance and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.