WU
Western Union
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NYSE: WU
- PE Ratio
The current P/E ratio for Western Union stock as of Jul 13, 2026 is 5.74. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.37 and the stock price of $7.87 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 20% from its last 4 quarters average of 4.8.
WU PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Western Union for the last ten years is 11.99. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 5.74 is 52% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WU's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2017 quarter at 45.36, when the price was $19.05 and the EPS was $0.42. The lowest point was recorded in the Jun 2025 quarter, when it reached 3.17 with a price of $8.42 and an EPS of $2.66.
Western Union PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 280.07% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -45.39% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.08 | 57.92% | $9.31 | $1.53 |
| 2024 | 3.85 | -45.39% | $10.6 | $2.75 |
| 2023 | 7.05 | 20.31% | $11.92 | $1.69 |
| 2022 | 5.86 | -34.96% | $13.77 | $2.35 |
| 2021 | 9.01 | -25.66% | $17.84 | $1.98 |
| 2020 | 12.12 | 11.81% | $21.94 | $1.81 |
| 2019 | 10.84 | 20.04% | $26.78 | $2.47 |
| 2018 | 9.03 | N/A | $17.06 | $1.89 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $19.01 | -$1.19 |
| 2016 | 41.77 | 280.07% | $21.72 | $0.52 |
| 2015 | 10.99 | -1.79% | $17.91 | $1.63 |
| 2014 | 11.19 | -7.21% | $17.91 | $1.6 |
| 2013 | 12.06 | 50.56% | $17.25 | $1.43 |
| 2012 | 8.01 | -18.84% | $13.61 | $1.7 |
| 2011 | 9.87 | -27.16% | $18.26 | $1.85 |
Western Union PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 6.37 | 4.77% | $8.73 | $1.37 |
| Dec 2025 | 6.08 | 75.72% | $9.31 | $1.53 |
| Sep 2025 | 3.46 | 9.15% | $7.99 | $2.31 |
| Jun 2025 | 3.17 | -18.72% | $8.42 | $2.66 |
| Mar 2025 | 3.9 | 1.3% | $10.58 | $2.71 |
| Dec 2024 | 3.85 | -36.47% | $10.6 | $2.75 |
| Sep 2024 | 6.06 | -18.22% | $11.93 | $1.97 |
| Jun 2024 | 7.41 | -9.85% | $12.22 | $1.65 |
| Mar 2024 | 8.22 | 16.6% | $13.98 | $1.7 |
| Dec 2023 | 7.05 | 6.5% | $11.92 | $1.69 |
| Sep 2023 | 6.62 | 11.82% | $13.18 | $1.99 |
| Jun 2023 | 5.92 | 6.67% | $11.73 | $1.98 |
| Mar 2023 | 5.55 | -5.29% | $11.15 | $2.01 |
| Dec 2022 | 5.86 | -8.01% | $13.77 | $2.35 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.37 | -13.33% | $13.5 | $2.12 |
WU Price vs fair value
WU average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
WU's current PE ratio is higher than the 3-year average, but it is under its 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 5.74, WU stands lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Financial Services sector average of 13.38, Western Union's price to earnings (P/E) is 57% lower.
WU PE vs peers
WU's PE ratio is below its peer stocks V and MA. Western Union's current PE ratio of 5.74 is less than the average of its peers, which is 15.43.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WU Western Union CO | 5.74 | $2.46B |
| FIS Fidelity National Information Services Inc | 8.11 | $21.67B |
| EEFT Euronet Worldwide Inc | 10.27 | $2.96B |
| WEX WEX Inc | 17.77 | $5.55B |
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 25.58 | $51.1B |
| MA Mastercard Inc | 31.08 | $475.1B |
| V Visa Inc | 31.14 | $651.35B |
| GPN Global Payments Inc | N/A | $21.02B |
| GDOT Green Dot Corp | N/A | $760.08M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Union's PE ratio?
WU stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.74 as of Jul 13, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Western Union (WU)?
The average PE ratio for WU stock over the past 3 years is 5.65.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Western Union (WU)?
The average PE ratio for WU stock over the past 5 years is 6.35.
What is the highest PE ratio for WU?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 45.36 in the Jun 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for WU compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of WU is 52% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Western Union's PE ratio so low?
WU's PE ratio of 5.74 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is WU's PE ratio calculated (Western Union PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Jul 13, 2026), Western Union's share price is $7.87. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $1.37. Therefore, Western Union's price to earnings ratio for today is 5.74. PE RATIO(5.74) = STOCK PRICE($7.87) / TTM EPS($1.37)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.