WU Western Union PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Western Union stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 5.44. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.97 and the stock price of $10.71 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 24% from its last 4 quarters average of 7.2.
WU PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Western Union for the last ten years is 13.19. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 5.44 is 59% 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 Mar 2023 quarter, when it reached 5.55 with a price of $11.15 and an EPS of $2.01.
Western Union PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 280.07% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -34.96% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.05 | 20.31% |
| 2022 | 5.86 | -34.96% |
| 2021 | 9.01 | -25.66% |
| 2020 | 12.12 | 11.81% |
| 2019 | 10.84 | 20.04% |
| 2018 | 9.03 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | 41.77 | 280.07% |
| 2015 | 10.99 | -1.79% |
| 2014 | 11.19 | -7.21% |
WU average PE ratio chart
WU's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WU PE vs peers
WU's PE ratio is below its peer stocks V and MA. Western Union's current PE ratio of 5.44 is less than the average of its peers, which is 22.97.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WU Western Union CO | 5.44 | $3.62B |
| EEFT Euronet Worldwide Inc | 14.18 | $4.55B |
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 16.25 | $31.14B |
| GPN Global Payments Inc | 21.1 | $28.51B |
| WEX WEX Inc | 21.23 | $6.74B |
| FIS Fidelity National Information Services Inc | 32.45 | $43.85B |
| V Visa Inc | 32.62 | $600.73B |
| MA Mastercard Inc | 39.82 | $484.64B |
| GDOT Green Dot Corp | N/A | $572.83M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Union's PE ratio?
WU stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.44 as of Dec 20, 2024.
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 6.97.
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 8.82.
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 59% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Western Union's PE ratio so low?
WU's PE ratio of 5.44 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Western Union's share price is $10.71. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.97. Therefore, Western Union's price to earnings ratio for today is 5.44. PE RATIO(5.44) = STOCK PRICE($10.71) / TTM EPS($1.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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