P/E ratio for Western Union (WU)
P/E ratio as of March 2023 (TTM): 5.12
According to Western Union's latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 5.12264. At the end of 2021 the company had a P/E ratio of 9.06.
P/E ratio history for Western Union from 2006 to 2022
PE ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.06 | -25.29% |
| 2020 | 12.1 | 11.8% |
| 2019 | 10.8 | 20.11% |
| 2018 | 9.03 | -158.88% |
| 2017 | -15.3 | -136% |
| 2016 | 42.6 | 289.98% |
| 2015 | 10.9 | -3.05% |
| 2014 | 11.3 | -6.62% |
| 2013 | 12.1 | 49.79% |
| 2012 | 8.05 |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share. A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.