Comparing Box Ships (OTCMKTS:TEUFF) and Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC)

Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) and Box Ships (OTCMKTS:TEUFF) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

93.7% of Willis Lease Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.9% of Willis Lease Finance shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Willis Lease Finance and Box Ships, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Willis Lease Finance	0	1	0	0	2.00
Box Ships	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given Box Ships’ higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Box Ships is more favorable than Willis Lease Finance.

Volatility & Risk

Willis Lease Finance has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Box Ships has a beta of -1.54, meaning that its share price is 254% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Willis Lease Finance and Box Ships”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Willis Lease Finance	$569.22 million	2.41	$108.61 million	$16.70	12.07
Box Ships	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Willis Lease Finance has higher revenue and earnings than Box Ships.

Profitability

This table compares Willis Lease Finance and Box Ships’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Willis Lease Finance	17.79%	20.58%	3.52%
Box Ships	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Willis Lease Finance beats Box Ships on 8 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 Box Ships

Box Ships Inc. provides commercial management services to shipping companies worldwide. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Voula, Greece.