Financial Analysis: Indutrade AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:IDDWF) & Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC)

Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) and Indutrade AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:IDDWF) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Willis Lease Finance and Indutrade AB (publ), as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Willis Lease Finance	0	1	0	1	3.00
Indutrade AB (publ)	0	0	0	0	0.00

Willis Lease Finance currently has a consensus price target of $71.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.59%. Given Willis Lease Finance’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Willis Lease Finance is more favorable than Indutrade AB (publ).

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Willis Lease Finance and Indutrade AB (publ)”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Willis Lease Finance	$765.37 million	1.50	$113.76 million	$3.99	13.63
Indutrade AB (publ)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Willis Lease Finance has higher revenue and earnings than Indutrade AB (publ).

Profitability

This table compares Willis Lease Finance and Indutrade AB (publ)’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Willis Lease Finance	11.80%	14.11%	2.64%
Indutrade AB (publ)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Institutional & Insider Ownership

93.7% of Willis Lease Finance shares are held by institutional investors. 53.3% of Willis Lease Finance shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Willis Lease Finance beats Indutrade AB (publ) on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Willis Lease Finance

Willis Lease Finance Corporation operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The Leasing and Related Operations segment engages in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment, as well as the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment, and other related businesses. The Spare Parts Sales segment purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components. The company also focuses on engine management and consulting business. It serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. As of December 31, 2023, it had a total lease portfolio of 337 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased parts and equipment, and with 74 lessees in 42 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 198 engines, aircraft, and related equipment for other parties. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.

About Indutrade AB (publ)

Indutrade AB (publ) manufactures, develops, and sells components, systems, and services to various industries worldwide. It operates through Benelux, DACH, Finland, Flow Technology, Fluids & Mechanical Solutions, Industrial Components, Measurement & Sensor Technology, and UK segments. The company provides components and systems for controlling, measuring, monitoring, and regulating flows, as well as for industrial production and maintenance; medical technology equipment; measurement instruments and systems, sensors, control and regulating technology, and monitoring equipment; and custom-manufactured products, design solutions, aftermarket and assembly services, and customization services. In addition, it provides valves, hydraulic and industrial equipment, measurement technology, construction materials, filters, pipes and pipe systems, auto repair, tools and transmission, industrial springs, water and wastewater, lighting, chemical technology, fasteners, electronics, vehicles, energy, springs, piston rings, press work, and valve channels. Indutrade AB (publ) was incorporated in 1919 and is based in Kista, Sweden.