The Western UnionWU.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Deeply Undervalued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, The Western Union (WU.N) trades at a P/E of 4.86x, P/B of 2.11x, P/S of 0.48x, and a dividend yield of 11.42%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 12th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 35th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 1st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 3rd percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 1st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 2nd percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 6th percentile within its industry and the 5th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 23.61%, ranking at the 100th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B long-window percentiles differ by only 11.0 points, pointing to a consistent valuation read across both metrics. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 11.42% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~12.19% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. The Western Union operates in the Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: WU · WU
Want the full picture on whether The Western Union (WU.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 4.86 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 2.11 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.48 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 11.42% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 23.61% |