WU Western Union PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Western Union stock as of Jul 22, 2025 is 3.17. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.71 and the stock price of $8.6 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 40% from its last 4 quarters average of 5.3.

WU PE ratio history

How has WU's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Western Union for the last ten years is 12.74. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 3.17 is 75% 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 Dec 2024 quarter, when it reached 3.85 with a price of $10.6 and an EPS of $2.75.

Today
3.17
Average
12.74
Median
9.03
Minimum
3.85
Maximum
45.36

Western Union PE ratio history chart

Western Union PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 280.07% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -45.39% in 2024

YearPE ratioPE changePriceEPS
20243.85-45.39%$10.6$2.75
20237.0520.31%$11.92$1.69
20225.86-34.96%$13.77$2.35
20219.01-25.66%$17.84$1.98
202012.1211.81%$21.94$1.81
201910.8420.04%$26.78$2.47
20189.03N/A$17.06$1.89
2017N/AN/A$19.01-$1.19
201641.77280.07%$21.72$0.52
201510.99-1.79%$17.91$1.63
201411.19-7.21%$17.91$1.6
201312.0650.56%$17.25$1.43
20128.01-18.84%$13.61$1.7
20119.87-27.16%$18.26$1.85
201013.55-13.03%$18.57$1.37

WU Price vs fair value

How does WU's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

WU average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WU for the past years

WU's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
6.07
5-year avg
7.97
10-year avg
12.74
15-year avg
12.21

PE vs average

WU PE vs peers

What is WU's PE ratio compared to its peers

WU's PE ratio is below its peer stocks V and MA. Western Union's current PE ratio of 3.17 is less than the average of its peers, which is 16.92.

Stock namePE ratioMarket cap
WU Western Union CO 3.17$2.84B
GPN Global Payments Inc13.57$20.51B
EEFT Euronet Worldwide Inc14.49$4.49B
EBAY Ebay Inc19.24$37.69B
WEX WEX Inc20.37$5.5B
V Visa Inc35.36$658.98B
MA Mastercard Inc39.1$507.38B
FIS Fidelity National Information Services Inc53.36$42.89B
GDOT Green Dot CorpN/A$563.73M
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Frequently asked questions

What is Western Union's PE ratio?

WU stock has a price to earnings ratio of 3.17 as of Jul 22, 2025.

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 6.07.

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 7.97.

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 75% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Western Union's PE ratio so low?

WU's PE ratio of 3.17 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 22, 2025), Western Union's share price is $8.6. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.71. Therefore, Western Union's price to earnings ratio for today is 3.17. PE RATIO(3.17) = STOCK PRICE($8.6) / TTM EPS($2.71)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.