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5.3
Consider Buy

Western Union CO (WU)

Financials / Transaction & Payment Processing Services

S&P SmallCap 600

$8.02

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#47out of 94 in Financials

Is Western Union CO a Good Investment in 2026?

Western Union CO (WU) scores 5.3 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Buffett model rates Western Union CO as Strong. The Lynch model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. Western Union CO ranks #47 out of 94 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E5.3ROE45.0Market Cap3BDiv Yield11.8

Valuation

Trades at 5x earnings — near sector median of 21x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Attractive

47% above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 1.0 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Attractive

Top half (rank 36%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Union CO (WU) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Western Union CO (WU) scores 5.3 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trades at 5x earnings — near sector median of 21x.
What is Western Union CO's Piotroski F-Score?
Western Union CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is WU overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for WU. Trades at 5x earnings — near sector median of 21x.
How does WU compare to other Financials stocks?
Western Union CO ranks #47 out of 94 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 50% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about WU?
AlphaStocks evaluates WU using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Attractive; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.3/10.

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